considering

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-ing] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ /

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of.

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

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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 British  

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

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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 Word Forms

• unconsidering adjective

Etymology

Origin of considering

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Trump is considering nominating EPA head Lee Zeldin as Bondi’s successor, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The FDA determines the public health risk of the level of lead in a food product by considering the level of lead toxicity measured in the food and estimated consumption.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The Swiss government is considering dropping the agreed purchase of the Patriot air-defence system from the United States amid severe delivery delays, Defence Minister Martin Pfister said Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Motability says its average drives clock up 7,500 miles a year and Scotland's version of the scheme was still considering the cap.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I had a suspicion she might have even cut it herself, considering the raggedy edges.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros