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