considered
Americanadjective
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thought about or decided upon with care.
a considered opinion.
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regarded with respect or esteem.
a highly considered person.
adjective
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presented or thought out with care
a considered opinion
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(qualified by a preceding adverb) esteemed
highly considered
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of considered
Explanation
A considered decision is one that you have carefully thought about for a long time. Choosing what college you will attend should be a considered decision. To consider something is a verb that means to observe it, or to look at it from many angles. If something has been considered, it has been carefully evaluated. You might have a considered response to an invitation to the prom, weighing the pros and cons of the prom date. A considered opinion is one that you have reached over time.
Example Sentences
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A 90% enrichment level is considered to be bomb grade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Ventricular expansion refers to enlargement of the fluid-filled cavities within the brain and is considered a sign of poorer brain health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
He has considered buying a home as an investment property one day, but “I don’t see it right now,” the 21-year-old told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I give credit to the Clark County D.A. for bringing a very difficult cold case and getting across the finish line when every other prosecutor who considered it passed on it,” Rahmani said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The Fox family considered Greeley’s offer as they ended their trip to New York City and returned home to Rochester.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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