consideration

[ kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn ]

/ kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

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.

OTHER WORDS FOR consideration

1 reflection, contemplation, rumination, attention.

3 kindness, kindliness, concern.

5 remuneration, fee.

6 weight, significance, moment.

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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

1350–1400; Middle English (<Anglo-French ) <Latin consīderātiōn- (stem of consīderātiō), equivalent to consīderāt(us) (see considerate) + -iōn--ion

synonym study for consideration

7. See honor.

OTHER WORDS FROM consideration

non·con·sid·er·a·tion, nouno·ver·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounpre·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounsub·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun

Words nearby consideration

consider, considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration, considered, considering, consigliere, consign, consignee

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How to use consideration in a sentence

Thoughts during her tenure of leaving gave way to other considerations, she said.
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Participants who responded to their error by giving it more consideration were able to do better on the test after making their mistake.
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Given her own rapid rise and position in leadership, Sykes has thrust herself into consideration as a future governor or Senate candidate for the Democrats.
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Both 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?
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But The Pinkprint gives little consideration to the gulf between her various musical selves.
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Prizes may not be exchanged for cash or any other consideration.
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But there were moments of expected genius on it worthy of Grammy consideration.
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As I leave, I mention in parting how Culkin deserves some serious Tony Awards consideration for his performance.
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It therefore took under favorable consideration the question of a voluntary clearing system.
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In connection with this comes the consideration of slides and the finer modulations of tone-color, movement, and cadence.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
Much more attention should be given than is ordinarily devoted to the consideration of rhythm.
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Hitherto, 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 Greeley
He 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

consideration

/ (kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

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

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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consideration

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

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