consideration

con-sid-er-a-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

  2. 2.

    A fact or motive taken into account when making a decision.

  3. 3.

    Thoughtfulness and care for others.

  4. 4.

    (Legal) Something of value exchanged in a contract.

Forms

plural: considerations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    under consideration — being thought about
  • •
    take into consideration — to think about when making a decision
  • •
    in consideration of — in return for; taking account of
  • •
    out of consideration for — because of regard for

Related words

Antonyms: disregard, neglect, thoughtlessness
See also: consider, considerate, deliberation
Synonyms: contemplation, deliberation, regard, thought

Etymology

From Latin consideratio ("contemplation, consideration"), from considerare ("to look at closely, consider"), from con- ("together") + sidus ("star").