consideration

[kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation.

   I will give your project full consideration.

   Synonyms: contemplation, reflection, attention, rumination

2. something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc..

   Age was an important consideration in the decision.

3. thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others.

   They showed no consideration for his feelings.

   Synonyms: concern, kindliness, kindness

4. a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.

5. a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.

   Synonyms: fee, remuneration

6. importance or consequence.

   Synonyms: moment, significance, weight

7. estimation; esteem.

   He is held in great consideration by the community.

8. Law.

   1. something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.

   2. the hearing of a case by a tribunal.

consideration

/ kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation

2. to bear in mind; consider

3. being currently discussed or deliberated

4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision

5. for no reason whatsoever; never

6. thoughtfulness for other people; kindness

7. payment for a service; recompense; fee

8. thought resulting from deliberation; opinion

9. law the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract

10. estimation; esteem

11. 1. because of

    2. in return for

Other Word Forms

• nonconsideration noun
• overconsideration noun
• preconsideration noun
• subconsideration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of consideration¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin consīderātiōn-, stem of consīderātiō “contemplation, examination,” equivalent to consīderāt(us) “contemplated” ( considerate ) + -iō -ion

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in consideration of,

   1. in view of.

   2. in return or recompense for.

      She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.

2. take into consideration, to take into account; consider.

   We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.

see in consideration of; take into account (consideration); under consideration.

Synonym Study

See honor.

Example Sentences

Already navigating a complex application process and long wait times, they argue removing age as a consideration makes it harder for people with legitimate claims to get approved.

From Salon

The judge said during his sentencing that he had taken into consideration Combs' family ties, but said he also had to take into account the damage he had caused to his two victims.

From BBC

The other candidates had pitched their way out of consideration.

From Los Angeles Times

Other options under consideration include limiting additional benefits to three or four children, the newspaper reported.

From BBC

"I would recommend going with what taste and cost considerations you have and experiment with different types of oil that will bring you some health benefits," she explains.

From BBC

Related Words

• development 
• difficulty 
• evidence 
• factor 
• idea 
• issue 
• judgment 
• plan 
• problem 
• proposal