consideration
Noun: 1. Careful thought or attention given to something before making a decision or forming an opinion. This is the process of thinking about something deliberately and thoroughly. 2. A factor or reason that is taken into account during this process of careful thought. This refers to a specific piece of information or a particular point that influences a decision. 3. Thoughtful and kind regard for the feelings, needs, or circumstances of others. This meaning focuses on being considerate and showing respect for people. 4. (Formal/Legal) A payment or reward. This is a formal term for something of value given in exchange for something else. 5. (Formal) Importance or significance. This is a less common, formal usage.
- As careful thought (Definition 1):
- The proposal is under consideration by the board. (The board is thinking about the proposal carefully.)
- After much consideration, I have decided to accept the job offer.
- As a factor or reason (Definition 2):
- Cost is a major consideration when buying a house.
- Another important consideration is the environmental impact.
- As thoughtful regard for others (Definition 3):
- He has no consideration for other people's time.
- Please show some consideration and keep the noise down.
- As a payment (Definition 4):
- The contract was signed for a small consideration.
- He agreed to sell the land for a monetary consideration.
- In consideration of: This phrase has two main meanings:
- Because of; taking into account.
- He received an award in consideration of his long service.
- In exchange for; as payment for.
- A sum was paid in consideration of the work done.
- Take something into consideration: To include something as a factor when making a decision.
- The judge will take the defendant's age into consideration.
- Under consideration: Being thought about or discussed officially.
- Your application is currently under consideration.
- On no consideration / Not for any consideration: Not for any reason; absolutely not.
- I would on no consideration agree to such terms.
- Consider (verb): To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
- We need to consider all the options.
- Considerable (adjective): Large in size, amount, or importance.
- A considerable amount of money.
- Considerate (adjective): Careful not to inconvenience or harm others; thoughtful.
- He is a very considerate neighbor.
- Considering (preposition/conjunction): Taking into account the fact that.
- Considering the weather, we had a good trip.
- For careful thought (Definition 1): Deliberation, reflection, contemplation, examination.
- For a factor (Definition 2): Factor, point, issue, concern, aspect.
- For thoughtful regard (Definition 3): Thoughtfulness, attentiveness, respect, concern.
- For payment (Definition 4): Payment, fee, remuneration, compensation.
- For careful thought (Definition 1): Disregard, neglect, inattention.
- For thoughtful regard (Definition 3): Inconsideration, thoughtlessness, selfishness.
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a considerate and thoughtful act
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a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
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kind and considerate regard for others
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he showed no consideration for her feelings
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a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
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consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour
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information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
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another consideration is the time it would take
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the process of giving careful thought to something
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