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   Con·sid·er·a·tion

   /kənˌsidərˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. careful thought, typically over a period of time: "a long process involving a great deal of careful consideration" Similar thoughtdeliberationreflectioncontemplationcogitationruminationponderingmeditationmusingmullingexaminationinspectionscrutinyanalysisreviewdiscussionattentionheednoticeregard
   • ▪ a fact or a motive taken into account in deciding or judging something: "the idea was motivated by political considerations" Similar factorissuepointconcernitemmatterelementdetailaspectfacetfeaturedeterminant
   • ▪ thoughtfulness and sensitivity toward others: "companies should show more consideration for their employees" Similar attentivenessconsideratenessthoughtfulnessconcerncaresolicitousnesssolicitudemindfulnesskindnesskindlinessunderstandingrespectsensitivitytactdiscretionunselfishnesscompassionsympathycharitygenerositybenevolencefriendlinessOpposite disregardthoughtlessness
   • 2. a payment or reward: "you can buy the books for a small consideration" Similar paymentfeepremiumremunerationcompensationrecompenseemolumentperquisitecommissionpercentageshareportiondividendinformal:cuttakewhacksliceslice of the cakepiece of the action
   • ▪ (in a contractual agreement) anything given or promised or forborne by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
   • 3. importance; consequence. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare ‘examine’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration.

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   CONSIDERATION meaning: 1. the act of thinking about something carefully: 2. a particular subject or fact that needs to be…. Learn more.

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   4 days ago · consideration in British English. (kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən ) noun. 1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation. 2. See take into consideration. 3. See under consideration.

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   Definition of consideration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSIDERATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / kənˌsɪd ə rˈeɪʃ ə n / us. consideration noun (IMPORTANT FACT) Add to word list. B2. something that you have to think about when you make decisions or plans: Safety is our main consideration. consideration noun (CAREFUL THOUGHT) B2. careful thought about something: After careful consideration, we have decided to offer you the job.

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   Consideration definition, the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration. See more.

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   CONSIDERATION meaning: 1 : careful thought the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about; 2 : a desire to avoid doing something that will make another person sad, upset, angry, etc. often + for.