take into account

1. Also, take account of; take into consideration. Bear in mind, consider, allow for, as in We have to take into account that ten of the musicians were absent, or It's important to take account of where the audience is coming from, or When you take into consideration the fact that they were founded only a year ago, they've done very well. Take into consideration is the oldest of these expressions, dating from the mid-1500s. Take into account and take account of date from the late 1600s. The antonyms, leave out of account or take no account of, mean “ignore, pay no attention to,” as in They've left the most important item out of account. [Second half of 1800s] All of these idioms use account in the sense of “reckoning” or “calculation,” and consideration in the sense of “regard for the circumstances.”

Example Sentences

Many of the nuns' wishes about the future of the convent had been taken into account, he added, including the continuation of the school.

From BBC

It says senior military commanders are given "target cards" which "facilitate an analysis that is conducted on a strike-by-strike basis, and takes into account the expected military advantage and the likely collateral civilian harm".

From BBC

Even if they don’t sell, lenders take into account what the properties could sell for if a developer defaults and may charge more for a loan in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times

Rayner acknowledged her "reliance on advice on lawyers" did not take into account all the provisions of the situation.

From BBC

Although other weather-related effects are also taken into account, like heavy rainfall or snow which may lead to flooding or travel disruption.

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