consideration

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consideration

  • /kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Rhymes with -eɪʃən

Where it comes from

From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.

noun considerations

  1. countable, uncountable The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition). After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
  2. countable, uncountable Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision. Speculations about the possible entire reconstruction of society give the intellectual fare much more to his taste than the more practical and short-run considerations of those who aim at a piecemeal improvement of the existing order.
  3. countable, uncountable The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires. You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
  4. countable, uncountable A payment or other recompense for something done. Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
  5. countable, uncountable 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. In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.
  6. countable, uncountable Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention. Money was of no consideration there.

Similar: cogitation, contemplation, deliberation, mulling, musing, pondering, meditation, reflection, rethinking, reconsideration, rumination, thought

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