considering

[ kuh n-sid-er-ing ]

/ kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ /

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preposition

taking into account; in view of: The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.

adverb

Informal. with all things considered (used only after the statement it modifies): He paints very well, considering.

conjunction

taking into consideration that: Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.

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Origin of considering

consider + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM considering

un·con·sid·er·ing, adjective

Words nearby considering

considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration, considered, considering, consigliere, consign, consignee, consignment, consignment store

Definition for considering (2 of 2)

consider

[ kuhn-sid-er ]

/ kənˈsɪd ər /

verb (used with object)

to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car.

to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable.

to think, believe, or suppose: We consider his reply unsatisfactory.

to bear in mind; make allowance for: The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.

to pay attention to; regard: He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.

to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.

to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.): to consider a job in Guatemala.

Obsolete. to view attentively; scrutinize.

Obsolete. to recompense or remunerate.

verb (used without object)

to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.

to view carefully or thoughtfully.

Origin of consider

1350–1400; Middle English consideren (< Anglo-French) < Latin consīderāre to examine, equivalent to con- con- + sīder- (stem of sīdus) star-group, sky (see sidereal) + -āre infinitive suffix

SYNONYMS FOR consider

1 ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study.

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OTHER WORDS FROM consider

con·sid·er·er, nounpre·con·sid·er, verb (used with object)

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Example sentences from the Web for considering

In Uganda, legislators are considering further criminalization of LGBT advocacy and same-sex relationships.
‘Only God’ Can Stop Gay Marriage|Tim Mak|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Now Wisconsin is considering making it mandatory for parents who adopt overseas to have their children “re-adopted” in the state.
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Nowhere to be found is the anguish, the drama, the pain of an athlete on that level who considering walking away.
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In 2010, Trump again said he was “being serious” about considering a run—this time as a Republican.
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It is a reasonable assumption, considering his roots in the Republican Party, in the Marines, and his proud Scots-Irish roots.
Hillary Gets a Challenger and He’s a Marine|David Freedlander|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And considering the pressure of the necessary preparation for schools, the temptation to shun the byways is very great.
An American at Oxford|John Corbin
The education which he received was an excellent one, considering his colonial environment.
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In considering some of the extreme examples, we must revise our idea that art is or should be always beautiful.
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Julia is rather strict with me, but very good, considering whose grandchild she is.
Julia Ward Howe|Laura E. Richards
Many will say before fools what they would not hazard before wise men; not considering that fools can repeat as well as parrots.
Leonora|Maria Edgeworth

British Dictionary definitions for considering (1 of 2)

considering

/ (kənˈsɪdərɪŋ) /

preposition

in view of

adverb

informal all in all; taking into account the circumstancesit's not bad considering

conjunction

(subordinating) in view of the fact that

British Dictionary definitions for considering (2 of 2)

consider

/ (kənˈsɪdə) /

verb (mainly tr)

(also intr) to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate

(may take a clause as object) to judge, deem, or have as an opinionI consider him a fool

to have regard for; respectconsider your mother's feelings

to look at; regardhe considered her face

(may take a clause as object) to bear in mind as possible or acceptablewhen buying a car consider this make

to describe or discussin this programme we consider the traffic problem

(may take a clause as object) to keep in mind and make allowances (for)consider his childhood

Derived forms of consider

considerer, noun

Word Origin for consider

C14: from Latin consīderāre to inspect closely, literally: to observe the stars, from sīdus star

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