consideration

American  

[kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn] / kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

considerations plural

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.

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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.

consideration British  

/ 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

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consideration More Idioms  

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

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Synonym Usage

See honor.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

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

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• considerations
  plural

Etymology

Origin of consideration

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

Explanation

Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration. The verb consider comes from the Latin for "contemplate," and hidden in the word is sid,, the Latin root for "star." Originally it meant to examine something very thoroughly, or carefully, as if you were staring at the night sky, contemplating its mystery. If you give something consideration, you think about it carefully, and not too quickly. When you’re making a tough decision, you need to give consideration to all possible outcomes before making up your mind.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

consideration considerations

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that any interpretation of Russia as the junior partner was mistaken as the relationship “is founded on the principle of equality. The sides take into consideration one another’s interests.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

It’s no longer possible to talk about the advancement of tech apart from the consideration of who benefits from it — and how much of that benefit comes at the expense of others.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

Andrew Flintoff, the Lions head coach, is not thought to be under consideration.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

The dominance of megacap stocks in major indexes such as the S&P 500 is also a consideration.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

He looked at the sign again, and after a moment’s consideration, he laughed and shook his head.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

A complete list of food and drink considerations provided by the CDC can be found here.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Outbound investment should adhere to the "overall national security concept", the regulations state, while aiming to "balance domestic and international considerations".

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

If it’s 3%, then you’re already there, and you can check that off your list of considerations.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

Unlike with chatbots, verification and compliance are key considerations in the safety-first automotive industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

These were all considerations that the old dog needed, for he had been tired today even before he started, and his pace was already considerably slower.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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