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consideration
[kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn]
noun
the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation.
I will give your project full consideration.
Synonyms: , , ,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.
Synonyms: , ,a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.
a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.
Synonyms: ,importance or consequence.
Synonyms: , ,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.
consideration
/ əˌɪəˈɪʃə /
noun
the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation
to bear in mind; consider
being currently discussed or deliberated
a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
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
because of
in return for
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonconsideration noun
- overconsideration noun
- preconsideration noun
- subconsideration noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of consideration1
Idioms and Phrases
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.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
They actually implemented the results of the deliberative poll and were, in fact, impressed by the thoughtful considerations of the public.
“This sudden, unexplained action feels like it was enacted without any care or consideration.”
"To be very blunt about it, if there was a change in the funding structure then it is something which we would give serious consideration," he added.
“As this Federal political theater plays out, the safety of City facilities must be given special consideration for the sake of both City employees and the public,” the proposal said.
Like almost all Israelis, he agreed that getting the hostages home was very important – but said there were other considerations too.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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