considering

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-ing] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ /

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of.

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

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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 British  

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

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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

Etymology

Origin of considering

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“We speak with resorts from all over North America. At any given time, some are considering, even bouncing the idea around.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

The stock’s underperformance versus the broader megacap tech group, which has lost around 10% this year, “appears punitive to us, considering the scope of positive profitability revisions ahead.”

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

A spokesperson for Universities UK, which represents institutions across the country, said they recognised how "distressing" the situation was for affected students, and that universities were considering how best to support them.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Locking up Griffin this early may be a risk—but considering their track record, it was the only way to keep him long-term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They sat there for a moment considering all of these, and then Kat broke the silence when she said, “I’ll tell you what troubles me most,” she said.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti