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considered

American  
[kuhn-sid-erd] / kənˈsɪd ərd /

adjective

  1. thought about or decided upon with care.

    a considered opinion.

  2. regarded with respect or esteem.

    a highly considered person.


considered British  
/ kənˈsɪdəd /

adjective

  1. presented or thought out with care

    a considered opinion

  2. (qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed

    highly considered

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Other Word Forms

  • unconsidered adjective
  • well-considered adjective

Etymology

Origin of considered

First recorded in 1595–1605; consider + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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He predicts they will soon be considered one of the pricier components in a device, rising from under 10% to as much as 30% of the total cost of phones and other gadgets.

From The Wall Street Journal

When this is considered together with the notable cold snap experienced at the start of the month, it raises the possibility that January as a whole could end up being colder than the long-term average.

From BBC

"I have carefully considered my position and concluded that retirement is in the best interests of the organisation, myself and my family," he said.

From BBC

They fear the deal will lead to an influx of cheaper South American products due to production standards considered less stringent.

From Barron's

One year might be considered a short period for a long-term committed investor who believes in Tesla or in its chief executive, Elon Musk.

From MarketWatch