consideration
kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən
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Noun

1.
kindnesskind and thoughtful regard for others
  • He showed great consideration for her feelings.
attentiveness kindness thoughtfulness
2.
thought processcareful thought or attention
  • She gave the problem considerable consideration before responding..
deliberation reflection thought
3.
decision factorsomething that influences a decision
  • Cost is an important consideration in our choice.
factor influence
4.
businessTECH.USpayment for a service or agreementTECH.US
  • The lawyer received a consideration for his advice.
compensation fee remuneration
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Expressions with consideration

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think about all important things before deciding or judging
You should take into consideration all opinions before choosing.
being thought about or discussed
The proposal is still under consideration by the committee.
think about something very carefully before deciding
You should give serious consideration to their offer.
amount of thought or attention that is enough before acting
The plan was approved after sufficient consideration of all possible risks.
following a detailed review
He made the decision after careful consideration of all the facts.
think carefully about something before deciding
She gave consideration to all the job offers.

Origin of consideration

Latin, considerare (to look at closely)

Terms with consideration included in their meaning

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judgment
conclusion or resolution reached after consideration
planning
propose an idea or plan for consideration
proposal
idea or plan offered for consideration
situation
matter or situation under consideration
consideration
show concern for someone's feelings or well-being
disregarded
not given attention or consideration
presentation
present something for consideration
topic of concern
subject or problem under discussion or consideration

Examples of consideration in a sentence

  • He acted with consideration towards his coworkers.
  • After much consideration, he decided to change careers.
  • The proposal is under consideration by the committee.
  • Safety is a key consideration for us.
  • Environmental impact is a major consideration.
  • The consultant was promised a consideration for her services.

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  1. French:considération, examen, ...
  2. German:Rücksicht, Überlegung, ...
  3. Italian:considerazione, riflessione, ...
  4. Spanish:consideración, reflexión, ...
  5. Portuguese:consideração, reflexão, ...
  6. Chinese:体贴, 考虑, ...
  7. Japanese:配慮, 考慮, ...
  8. Arabic:مُراعاة, اِعْتِبَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְחַשְּׁבוּת, שְׁקִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:внимание, размышление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:увага, обдумування, ...
  12. Hindi:विचारशीलता, विचार, ...
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