considering
kənˈsɪdərɪŋ
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Definition of considering - Reverso English Dictionary

Preposition

1.
evaluationtaking into account a particular fact or situation
  • Considering the weather, we should stay indoors.
given in view of
2.
contextgiven the particular situation or condition
  • Considering the traffic, we arrived on time.
given in light of in view of

Adverb

facts circumstancesgiven certain facts or circumstances, something is true or expected
  • Considering the weather, we should stay inside.
given in view of

Adjective

1.
contextgiven the circumstances
  • She did well, considering her lack of experience.
given in view of
2.
thoughtthoughtful or showing careful consideration
  • He is a very considering person.
reflective thoughtful

Noun

thought processRarecareful thought about something before making a choice or forming an opinionRare
  • After much considering, she finally chose the cheaper apartment.
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taking into account a specific fact or situation
Considering that it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

Origin of considering

Latin, considerare (to look at closely)

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consideration
act of thinking or considering something
reasoning
form an opinion after considering information
ignore suggestion
stop considering a suggestion
both sides
considering all possible outcomes or directions
end result
the ultimate choice after considering all options
individually
considering each person or thing separately
considering ideas
think carefully about something before deciding
considering
think carefully about something before deciding

Examples of considering in a sentence

  • We should leave early, considering the traffic.
  • Considering the weather, we should stay indoors.
  • Considering his age, he is very active.
  • He did well, considering his lack of sleep.
  • The event was a success, considering the short notice.
  • Considering the weather, the event was a success.

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  1. French:étant donné, vu, ...
  2. German:Angesichts, unter Berücksichtigung, ...
  3. Italian:considerando, dato che, ...
  4. Spanish:Teniendo en cuenta, considerando, ...
  5. Portuguese:considerando, tendo em conta, ...
  6. Chinese:考虑到, 就...而言, ...
  7. Japanese:考慮して, 状況を踏まえて, ...
  8. Arabic:بِالنَّظَرِ إِلى, نَظَرًا لِـ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּהִתְחַשֵּׁב בְּ, בְּהִתְחַשֵּׁב, ...
  10. Russian:учитывая, с учётом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:враховуючи, беручи до уваги, ...
  12. Hindi:को देखते हुए, मौसम को देखते हुए, ...
consider
kənˈsɪdər

Definition of consider - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
deliberatethink about something seriously or carefully
  • She needs time to consider her options.
contemplate ponder reflect
2.
intendthink of doing something
  • I am considering going to college next year.
contemplate ponder
3.
evaluationtake into account when making an assessment
  • You must consider the feelings of others.
ponder reflect
4.
judgmentRareregard someone or something as having a specified qualityRare
  • I consider him a friend.
deem regard view
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used to show a promise to do something quickly
If you need help, consider it done.
disregard a previous statement as if not spoken
If I offended you, consider it unsaid.
take into account who is providing the information
When hearing criticism, always consider the source.
evaluate different perspectives
To solve the problem, we need to consider all the angles.
think you are fortunate in a situation
After the accident, Maria considered herself lucky to be unharmed.
acknowledge being released from duty or obligation
After the meeting, he considered himself dismissed.

Origin of consider

Latin, considerare (to look at closely)

Examples of consider in a sentence

  • They must consider the consequences of their actions.
  • She considered applying for the new job opportunity.
  • They are considering moving to a different city.
  • Consider all possible outcomes before making a decision.
  • We should consider the environmental impact of our actions.
  • Many consider her a genius.

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  1. French:réfléchir, envisager, ...
  2. German:überlegen, in Betracht ziehen, ...
  3. Italian:considerare, pensare di, ...
  4. Spanish:considerar, pensar en, ...
  5. Portuguese:considerar, cogitar, ...
  6. Chinese:认真思考, 打算, ...
  7. Japanese:考慮する, 考える, ...
  8. Arabic:فَكَّرَ في, فَكَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁקוֹל, לְהִתְחַשֵּׁב בְּ, ...
  10. Russian:обдумывать, размышлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмірковувати, розглянути, ...
  12. Hindi:विचार करना, इरादा करना, ...
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