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- DictionaryCon·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"
- 2. a payment or reward: "you can buy the books for a small consideration"
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.
to think about and include a particular thing or fact when you are forming an opinion or making a decision. The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. Extra Examples.
3 days ago · A consideration is something that should be thought about, especially when you are planning or deciding something. They should not allow partisan political considerations or interests to cloud their judgment. A major consideration when choosing a dog is the size of your house and garden. 5. See take sth into consideration.
noun. /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/. [uncountable, countable] (formal) the act of thinking carefully about something Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed).
consideration noun (CAREFUL THOUGHT) B2. careful thought about something: After careful consideration, we have decided to offer you the job. Several options are under consideration (= being considered). consideration noun (KINDNESS) kind behaviour towards someone in which you think about their feelings: They always treated me with consideration.
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.
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.
