con·sid·er·ing I. \kənˈsid(ə)riŋ\preposition Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of consideren to consider : in view of : taking into account < he did well considering his limitations > II. conjunction : inasmuch as < considering he was new at the game, he did very well > III. adverb : taking all circumstances into account < the boy does well, considering >