consideration

American  

[kuhn-sid-uh-ray-shuhn] / kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

• considerations
  plural

1. the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation.

   I will give your project full consideration.

   Synonyms:

   contemplation, reflection, attention, rumination

2. something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc..

   Age was an important consideration in the decision.

3. thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others.

   They showed no consideration for his feelings.

   Synonyms:

   concern, kindliness, kindness

4. a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.

5. a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.

   Synonyms:

   fee, remuneration

6. importance or consequence.

   Synonyms:

   moment, significance, weight

7. estimation; esteem.

   He is held in great consideration by the community.

8. Law.

   1. something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.

   2. the hearing of a case by a tribunal.

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idioms

1. in consideration of,

   1. in view of.

   2. in return or recompense for.

      She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.

2. take into consideration, to take into account; consider.

   We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.

consideration British  

/ kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation

2. to bear in mind; consider

3. being currently discussed or deliberated

4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision

5. for no reason whatsoever; never

6. thoughtfulness for other people; kindness

7. payment for a service; recompense; fee

8. thought resulting from deliberation; opinion

9. law the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract

10. estimation; esteem

11. 1. because of

    2. in return for

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consideration More Idioms  

1. see in consideration of; take into account (consideration); under consideration.

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Synonym Usage

See honor.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonconsideration
  noun
• overconsideration
  noun
• preconsideration
  noun
• subconsideration
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• considerations
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of consideration

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin consīderātiōn-, stem of consīderātiō “contemplation, examination,” equivalent to consīderāt(us) “contemplated” ( see considerate) + -iō -ion

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Explanation

Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration. The verb consider comes from the Latin for "contemplate," and hidden in the word is sid,, the Latin root for "star." Originally it meant to examine something very thoroughly, or carefully, as if you were staring at the night sky, contemplating its mystery. If you give something consideration, you think about it carefully, and not too quickly. When you’re making a tough decision, you need to give consideration to all possible outcomes before making up your mind.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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Muñoz’s son, Omar Muñoz Jr., questioned why federal agents didn’t take his father’s age and ailments into consideration.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The Army Discharge Review Board had repeatedly denied my applications without considering legal guidance from the Secretary of Defense to give liberal consideration to veterans whose service-connected mental health conditions contributed to their misconduct.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

This summer, however, both came with a less welcome consideration: iceberg lettuce.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026

Finally, Mr. Marriott focuses too much on the limits of reading on cellphones without taking into consideration how common and how different reading is on larger screens, from tablets and laptops to desktops.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

“And then there’s Bonfire,” Minya said, moving on to Ruby without scorn so much as cool consideration.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

These practical considerations are especially important when moving a promising scientific concept from the laboratory toward real medical applications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Player welfare also featured in the discussions, this including travel considerations.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Sabena declined to respond to our specific questions, citing “operational security considerations and the sensitive nature of ongoing military support activities.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Other considerations are whether you can lock the money away for longer, to receive a better savings rate.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

We did not tarry, but Charles, who is ever practical in his considerations, swept in to secure the man’s musket and powder horn.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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