considering

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-ing] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ /

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of.

   The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.

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adverb

1. Informal. with all things considered considered (used only after the statement it modifies).

   He paints very well, considering.

conjunction

1. taking into consideration that.

   Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.

considering British  

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

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adverb

1. informal all in all; taking into account the circumstances

   it's not bad considering

conjunction

1. (subordinating) in view of the fact that

Other Word Forms

• unconsidering adjective

Etymology

Origin of considering

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, James Fisher Defence has revealed plans to expand operations and is considering opening a manufacturing facility in Plymouth.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The prospect of better performance adds to a clutch of reasons that more European companies are now considering listing on the continent instead of in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited said in March it is considering halving the market cap threshold for companies to adopt a dual-class share structure.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

You don’t give your respective ages, but women tend to live five years longer on average than men; a macabre data point worth considering.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Dad would blow a gasket if he knew I was considering using it, but I’m outta options here.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas