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consideration

[ kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

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

    I will give your project full consideration.

    Synonyms: rumination, contemplation, reflection, attention

  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. take into consideration
    to bear in mind; consider
  3. under consideration
    being currently discussed or deliberated
  4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
  5. on no consideration
    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. in consideration of
    1. because of
    2. in return for
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • noncon·sider·ation noun
  • over·con·sider·ation noun
  • precon·sider·ation noun
  • subcon·sider·ation noun
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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
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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.

More idioms and phrases containing consideration

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

See honor.
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Example Sentences

What considerations do you and the winemaker discuss when crafting the wine?

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Sanders also said that, regardless of intent, introducing this level of political consideration into civil service positions stands to compromise the advice that civil servants give to the administration.

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A spokesperson claims it is "an important consideration when placing insurance across a managed development", even if the likelihood of terrorism "may seem remote".

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He thanked people for their "kindness and consideration" following his nephew's death.

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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz removed himself from consideration for the role of attorney general as multiple investigations into alleged sexual misconduct cast a shadow over the process.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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