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con·sid·er·a·tion
\kənˌsidəˈrāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English consideracioun, from Middle French consideration, from Latin consideration-, consideratio, from consideratus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete : observation, contemplation
< his careful consideration of each object >
2. : continuous and careful thought : deliberation, attention
< to read a book with consideration >
< to take a matter into consideration >
< his request was under consideration >
3.
a. : something that is considered as a ground of opinion or action : motive, reason
< weighing several considerations >
b. : a taking into account
< in consideration of the enormous difficulties involved >
4. : thoughtful regard : sympathetic notice
< his consideration of the needs of others >
specifically : attentive or formal respect
< diplomats used to the punctilious consideration of foreign officials >
5. : a result of reflecting or pondering : mature opinion
< his considerations favoring one profession over another >
6. : the act of regarding or weighing carefully
< during his consideration of the problem >
7. : esteem, regard, estimation
< a person of consideration in his own field >
8. : something given as recompense: as
a. : payment, reward
< a consideration paid for legal services >
b.
(1) : something that is legally regarded as the equivalent or return given or suffered by one for the act or promise of another : an act or forbearance or the promise of it done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of another — see good consideration, valuable consideration
(2) : a judgment of a court
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