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单词 consideration
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
con•sid•er•a•tion /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. the act of considering:[uncountable]We will give your application the consideration it deserves.
  2. [countable] something kept in mind in making a decision: Age could not be a consideration in the hiring process.
  3. sympathetic respect;
    thoughtfulness:[uncountable]showed consideration for others' feelings.
  4. [countable] a recompense or payment, as for work done;
    compensation.
Idioms
  1. Idioms in consideration of, [in + ~ + of + object]
    • in view of:In consideration of her fine work, they decided to give her a raise.
    • as payment for:In consideration of the work, the publisher agrees to give the author 50 free books.
  2. of little or no consideration, [uncountable] of little or no importance:Money was of no consideration here.
  3. Idioms take into consideration, to consider;
    take into account: [take + into + ~ + object]The judge took into consideration her past history before making a decision.[take + object + into + ~]took it into consideration.


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
con•sid•er•a•tion  (kən sid′ə rāshən),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. the act of considering;
    careful thought;
    meditation;
    deliberation:I will give your project full consideration.
  2. 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.
  3. thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect;
    thoughtfulness for others:They showed no consideration for his feelings.
  4. a thought or reflection;
    an opinion based upon reflection.
  5. a recompense or payment, as for work done;
    compensation.
  6. importance or consequence.
  7. estimation;
    esteem:He is held in great consideration by the community.
  8. Law
    • Lawsomething that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.
    • Lawthe hearing of a case by a tribunal.
  9. Idioms in consideration of:
    • in view of.
    • in return or recompense for:She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.
  10. Idioms take into consideration, to take into account;
    consider:We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.
  • Latin consīderātiōn- (stem of consīderātiō), equivalent. to consīderāt(us) (see considerate) + -iōn- -ion
  • Anglo-French)
  • Middle English (1350–1400
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged reflection, contemplation, rumination, attention.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged kindness, kindliness, concern.
    • 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged remuneration, fee.
    • 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged weight, significance, moment.
    • 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See honor. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/ n
  1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation
  2. take into considerationto bear in mind; consider
  3. under considerationbeing currently discussed or deliberated
  4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
  5. thoughtfulness for other people; kindness
  6. payment for a service; recompense; fee
  7. thought resulting from deliberation; opinion
  8. the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract
  9. estimation; esteem
  10. in consideration ofbecause of
  11. in return for
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