Consideration Definition

kən-sĭdə-rāshən
considerations
noun
considerations
The act of considering; careful thought or attention; deliberation.
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A thought or opinion produced by considering.
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Something that is, or should be, considered, as in making a decision.
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Thoughtful or sympathetic regard for others.
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A treatment or account.
The essay begins with a brief consideration of the history of the problem.
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idiom
in consideration of
  • In view of; on account of:

    turned back in consideration of the worsening weather.

  • In return for:

    a gift given in consideration of her hard work

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in consideration of
  • because of
  • in return for
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on no consideration
  • not for any reason; never
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take into consideration
  • to keep in mind; take into account; make allowance for
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under consideration
  • being thought over or discussed
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Other Word Forms of Consideration

Noun

Singular:
consideration
Plural:
considerations

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Origin of Consideration

  • From Old French consideracion, from Latin consideratio. See consider.

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