considering

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-ing] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ /

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of.

   The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.

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adverb

1. Informal. with all things considered considered (used only after the statement it modifies).

   He paints very well, considering.

conjunction

1. taking into consideration that.

   Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.

considering British  

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

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adverb

1. informal all in all; taking into account the circumstances

   it's not bad considering

conjunction

1. (subordinating) in view of the fact that

Other Word Forms

• unconsidering adjective

Etymology

Origin of considering

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The Shakers, with their signature spare style, have had an outsize impact on material culture, considering their numbers—a peak estimated at 6,000 members in the mid-19th century—and segregation from the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I do, however, think it’s worth considering that “The Drama” could be read as a regretful analysis of one’s worst mistakes.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Paige, 22, a student at the University of Salford, is considering buying LimePrime for her twice weekly commute into Manchester city centre to her weekend hospitality job, which she often finishes late at night.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The risk to prediction-market firms is potentially existential, considering that sports markets make up an overwhelming majority of trading volume and fee revenue for the platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Kat’s been known to crush my soul playing it. Which is hard to take, considering English is my native tongue and she spent the first ten years of her life speaking Nepali.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti