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 (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

Considering that two of five Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in a lifetime, may the odds forever be in your favor.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Considering the amount of comedy that was dropped on L.A. last week for the third Netflix is a Joke Festival, the idea that anyone can see it all is laughable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Considering the overall tax burden, “it’s more attractive here…than the U.S.,” said Conni Jonsson, the billionaire founder of EQT, a Stockholm-based private-equity firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"Considering the relevant statutory factors, there is no condition or combination of conditions that will reasonably assure the safety of other people or the community if the defendant were released from custody," prosecutors say.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Now, I’ll ask you again. Considering what’s been going on in your life, don’t you think it’s important for you to hear what I have to say?”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx