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• present participle of consider.

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 (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

As the economy shifts, young people are considering their opportunities.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Officials are considering requiring labs to defer public releases and restrict access by certain tiers of users, such as foreign entities, if a review determines their products contain sensitive technology, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

“For families who are considering a move into Silverado Memory Care at Beach Cities today, please know that you can do so with confidence,” the Dec. 23 letter stated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

New Zealand is considering joining a defence alliance signed by Australia and Fiji, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Thursday.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Principal Butler paused, considering what the boys had said.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon