considering

con-sid-er-ing · preposition

imported

Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    Taking into account; given the circumstances.

  2. 2.

    Taking into account the fact that.

  3. 3.

    Present participle of consider; thinking about.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    considering everything — taking all factors into account
  • •
    all things considered — weighing all circumstances

Related words

See also: consider, despite, given
Synonyms: bearing in mind, given, in view of, taking into account

Etymology

From Latin considerare ("to look at closely, consider"), from con- ("together") + sidus ("star"). The -ing suffix forms the present participle.