Consideration
WordNet
noun
(1) A considerate and thoughtful act
(2) Kind and considerate regard for others
"He showed no consideration for her feelings"
(3) The process of giving careful thought to something
(4) Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
"Another consideration is the time it would take"
(5) A discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
"Consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
(6) A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
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Etymology
From to consider (from consideren, from considerer (modern considérer), from considerare 'to observe (a star)') + -ation
Noun
- The thought process of considering, of taking everything into account.
- After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
- Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision
- The rascal's consideration a prank at the teacher's expense would make him his mates' hero cancelled the consideration the principal's paddle will surely make him reconsider
- The tendency to consider others.
- You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
- A payment or other recompense for something done.
- Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
- A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.
Related terms
- consider
- considerable
- considerate
- considerateness
- considered (adjective)
- inconsideration
- reconsideration