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

"It's a considerable difference, especially considering that summer is so short in the north," says Nils Cronberg.

From Science Daily

In a statement posted online Friday, attorneys representing Tesla shareholders said they were considering next steps.

From Barron's

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From Barron's

People considering turbocharging their Roth conversions with the deduction need to start researching whether it’s the right move for them, advisers say.

From MarketWatch

Charles Passy explained how to take a balanced approach when considering giving money to your adult children.

From MarketWatch