consideration

[ kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn ]

/ kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.

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.

thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others: They showed no consideration for his feelings.

a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.

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

importance or consequence.

estimation; esteem: He is held in great consideration by the community.

Law.

something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.
the hearing of a case by a tribunal.

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Words nearby consideration

consider, considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration, considered, considering, consigliere, consign, consignee

Idioms for consideration

in consideration of,

in view of.
in return or recompense for: She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.

take into consideration, to take into account; consider: We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.

Origin of consideration

1350–1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin consīderātiōn- (stem of consīderātiō), equivalent to consīderāt(us) (see considerate) + -iōn- -ion

SYNONYMS FOR consideration

1 reflection, contemplation, rumination, attention.

3 kindness, kindliness, concern.

5 remuneration, fee.

6 weight, significance, moment.

OTHER WORDS FROM consideration

non·con·sid·er·a·tion, nouno·ver·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounpre·con·sid·er·a·tion, nounsub·con·sid·er·a·tion, noun

synonym study for consideration

7. See honor.

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Example sentences from the Web for non-consideration

The non-consideration of which by the passionate or unlearned, is the mother of all errors.
The Protestants Plea for a Socinian|Abraham Woodhead

British Dictionary definitions for non-consideration

consideration

/ (kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation

take into consideration to bear in mind; consider

under consideration being currently discussed or deliberated

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

on no consideration for no reason whatsoever; never

thoughtfulness for other people; kindness

payment for a service; recompense; fee

thought resulting from deliberation; opinion

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

estimation; esteem

in consideration of

because of
in return for

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Idioms and Phrases with non-consideration

consideration

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