consideration

noun

US /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	consideration
plural	considerations

1
uncountable careful thought before making a decision or judgment about something
give consideration to something:
We have given careful consideration to your claim for compensation.
after serious/careful consideration (of something):
After serious consideration of all the issues, the school decided to expel the three students.
for someone’s consideration:
Here are a few questions for your consideration.
under consideration (=being thought about):
One of the possibilities under consideration (=being thought about) is closing the street to motor vehicles.
Synonyms and related words
Careful thought
thought
consideration
assessment
1. 1a
  countable something that you must think about carefully before you make a decision or judgment
  practical/ethical/political considerations
  For most people, the most important consideration in choosing a mortgage is the cost of repayments.
  Synonyms and related words
  Important thing or detail
  feature
  priority
  element
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with consideration
▪ careful, detailed, due, serious
2
uncountable a kind way of behaving that shows you care about other people’s feelings and needs
She treats all her patients with consideration and respect.
out of consideration for someone:
Reporters stayed away out of consideration for the family.
show consideration for someone/something:
Try showing a little more consideration for others.
Synonyms and related words
Friendliness, generosity and kindness
kindness
generosity
hospitality
3
countable formala payment for something someone has done for you
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous payments
payment
advance
contribution
4
countable/uncountable legalsomething that is promised or given by one party to a contract in return for something promised or given by another party
Both parties to the contract must provide consideration.
Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous legal terms
abatable
accession
accrual

phrases

in consideration of something

take something into consideration

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