considering

[kuhn-sid-er-ing]

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of.

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

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

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of considering¹

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The motion goes on to say that as the council has been considering ways to honour Queen Elizabeth II, renaming it after her could be a "fitting tribute".

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In a statement Monday, BHP said it “is no longer considering a combination of the two companies” following initial talks with Anglo’s board.

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"BHP Group confirms that it is no longer considering a combination of the two companies," the firm said in a statement on the Australian Securities Exchange website.

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By considering the identical isotopic signatures found in both bodies, they tested combinations of possible Theia compositions, sizes, and early Earth properties that could have produced the final state we observe today.

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“It was kind of amazing considering that the American public isn’t stupid,” she said.

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