considering

[ kuhn-sid-er-ing ]

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of:

   The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.

adverb

1. Informal. with all things considered considered (used only after the statement it modifies):

   He paints very well, considering.

conjunction

1. taking into consideration that:

   Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.

considering

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

adverb

1. informal.
   all in all; taking into account the circumstances

   it's not bad considering

conjunction

1. subordinating in view of the fact that

Other Words From

• uncon·sider·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of considering¹

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The exact impact of these tariffs is hard to discern, considering that the full effects can take years to settle in and the inflationary impact of the pandemic makes it difficult to draw straight lines.

From Salon

It is also considering banning tenants from buying any newly built social housing.

From BBC

The inquiry has been considering the interview as part of a disinformation campaign from Russia - something Commander Murphy said had been seen previously, such as in the Litvinenko inquiry.

From BBC

He also stated he would speak to his family when considering his future.

From BBC

In addition to considering a single-family home, the research also examined how well the technology would work in the lobby of a small hotel, a medium-size office building, and hospital patient rooms.

From Science Daily