consideration
the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.
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.
thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others: They showed no consideration for his feelings.
a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.
a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.
importance or consequence.
estimation; esteem: He is held in great consideration by the community.
Law.
something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.
the hearing of a case by a tribunal.
Idioms about consideration
in consideration of,
in view of.
in return or recompense for: She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.
take into consideration, to take into account; consider: We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.
Origin of consideration
1synonym study For consideration
Other words for consideration
Other words from consideration
- 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
Words Nearby consideration
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How to use consideration in a sentence
Thoughts during her tenure of leaving gave way to other considerations, she said.
Former Pence aide says she will vote for Biden because of Trump’s ‘flat out disregard for human life’ during pandemic | Josh Dawsey | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostParticipants who responded to their error by giving it more consideration were able to do better on the test after making their mistake.
A secret of science: Mistakes boost understanding | Rachel Kehoe | September 10, 2020 | Science News For StudentsGiven her own rapid rise and position in leadership, Sykes has thrust herself into consideration as a future governor or Senate candidate for the Democrats.
Can This Millennial Power Broker Lead an Ohio Comeback for Democrats? | Nick Fouriezos | September 10, 2020 | OzyBoth of these considerations can help explain how there could be moral error and disagreement even if the ground of ethical truth is, so to speak, right under our noses.
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There were even heartfelt pleas for consideration, before—what?
But The Pinkprint gives little consideration to the gulf between her various musical selves.
Nicki Minaj Bares Her Own Vulnerability on ‘The Pinkprint’ | Rawiya Kameir | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPrizes may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.
The Daily Beast Company LLC The New Alphas Sweepstakes Official Rules | | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut there were moments of expected genius on it worthy of Grammy consideration.
10 Biggest Grammy Award Snubs and Surprises: Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus & More | Kevin Fallon | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAs I leave, I mention in parting how Culkin deserves some serious Tony Awards consideration for his performance.
The Revival of Kieran Culkin: A Reluctant Star Seizes the Spotlight | Marlow Stern | October 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt therefore took under favorable consideration the question of a voluntary clearing system.
Readings in Money and Banking | Chester Arthur PhillipsIn connection with this comes the consideration of slides and the finer modulations of tone-color, movement, and cadence.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickMuch more attention should be given than is ordinarily devoted to the consideration of rhythm.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickHitherto, I have not given the subject much consideration, but I turn over a new leaf from the date of this adventure.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyHe had not taken his nerves into consideration for the simple reason that he had never known that he possessed any.
Uncanny Tales | Various
British Dictionary definitions for consideration
/ (kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən) /
the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation
take into consideration to bear in mind; consider
under consideration being currently discussed or deliberated
a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
on no consideration for no reason whatsoever; never
thoughtfulness for other people; kindness
payment for a service; recompense; fee
thought resulting from deliberation; opinion
law the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract
estimation; esteem
in consideration of
because of
in return for
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Other Idioms and Phrases with consideration
see in consideration of; take into account (consideration); under consideration.
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