noun
consideration
kuhn-sihd-uh-RAY-shuhn
noun
1
Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
"After much consideration, she decided to accept the job."
2
Thoughtfulness and care for the needs or feelings of others.
"He showed great consideration in how he broke the news."
3
In law, something of value exchanged as part of a binding agreement.
"The contract was void because there was no consideration given by either party."
How to Use Consideration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCareful thought about something, or being thoughtful toward others; in law, the thing of value swapped in a deal.
Common pairings
take into consideration
show consideration
under consideration
Word Forms
considerations plural
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Etymology
From Old French consideracion, from Latin consideratio, built on considerare, "to examine carefully."