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consideration definition

con·sid·era·tion (kən sid′ər ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of considering; careful thought or attention; deliberation
  2. thoughtful or sympathetic regard for others
  3. something that is, or should be, considered, as in making a decision
  4. a thought or opinion produced by considering
  5. regard; esteem; importance
  6. a recompense, as for a service rendered; fee; compensation
  7. Law something of value given or done in exchange for something of value given or done by another, in order to make a binding contract; inducement for a contract

Etymology: ME consideracioun < L consideratio

consideration Idioms

in consideration of

  1. because of
  2. in return for

on no consideration

not for any reason; never

take into consideration

to keep in mind; take account; make allowance for

under consideration

being thought over or discussed

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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