consideration

[ kuhn-sid-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation:

   I will give your project full consideration.

   Synonyms: rumination, contemplation, reflection, attention

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.

   Synonyms: concern, kindliness, kindness

4. a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.
5. a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.

   Synonyms: fee, remuneration

6. importance or consequence.

   Synonyms: moment, significance, weight

7. estimation; esteem:

   He is held in great consideration by the community.

8. Law.
   1. something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.
   2. the hearing of a case by a tribunal.

consideration

/ kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation
2. take into consideration
   to bear in mind; consider
3. under consideration
   being currently discussed or deliberated
4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
5. on no consideration
   for no reason whatsoever; never
6. thoughtfulness for other people; kindness
7. payment for a service; recompense; fee
8. thought resulting from deliberation; opinion
9. law the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract
10. estimation; esteem
11. in consideration of
    1. because of
    2. in return for

Other Words From

• noncon·sider·ation noun
• over·con·sider·ation noun
• precon·sider·ation noun
• subcon·sider·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of consideration¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin consīderātiōn-, stem of consīderātiō “contemplation, examination,” equivalent to consīderāt(us) “contemplated” ( considerate ) + -iō -ion

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. in consideration of,
   1. in view of.
   2. in return or recompense for:

      She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.

2. take into consideration, to take into account; consider:

   We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.

More idioms and phrases containing consideration

see in consideration of ; take into account (consideration) ; under consideration .

Synonym Study

See honor.

Example Sentences

The Senate may not be the only consideration.

From Salon

Before the election, some diplomats speculated that an outgoing Biden, unshackled by by political considerations, might crack down on Israel, including its killing of civilians and blocking of humanitarian aid.

From Los Angeles Times

“After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to go into our futures separately but forever connected,” they said on their Instagram accounts.

From Los Angeles Times

A BBC spokesperson said "robust safeguarding policies are in place" regarding site visits and careful consideration would be given to any concerns.

From BBC

But the fact that both are opposed to such a change highlights the tensions this is causing within government – could either, realistically, implement such a colossal change, weighted with moral considerations, which they personally opposed?

From BBC

Related Words

• development
• difficulty
• evidence
• factor
• idea
• issue
• judgment
• plan
• problem
• proposal