consideration Definition
con·sid·era·tion (kən sid′ər ā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act of considering; careful thought or attention; deliberation
- thoughtful or sympathetic regard for others
- something that is, or should be, considered, as in making a decision
- a thought or opinion produced by considering
- regard; esteem; importance
- a recompense, as for a service rendered; fee; compensation
- 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
- because of
- 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
consideration Synonyms
consideration
n.
The act of considering
reflection, study, deliberation, forethought; see attention 1, reflection 1, thought 1.The state of being considerate
kindliness, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, concern; see courtesy 1, kindness 1, tolerance 1.Payment
remuneration, compensation, recompense, fee; see compensation, payment 1.Something to be considered
factor, point, concern, situation, problem, judgment, notion, fancy, perplexity, puzzle, proposal, difficulty, incident, evidence, new development, occurrence, state, estate, pass, occasion, motive, cause, exigency, emergency, idea, thought, minutiae, plan, particulars, items, scope, extent, magnitude; see also event 1, opinion 1.
in consideration of
on no consideration
take into consideration
under consideration
consideration Law Definition
n
gratuitous consideration
illegal consideration
nominal consideration
past consideration
sufficient consideration
valuable consideration
consideration Usage Examples
Converse of object
- deserve: India noted that the declaration contains a number of valuable suggestions which deserve consideration by the international community.
- give: Fagan gives almost no consideration to how Clark's personal politics impacted on his writings.
- require: The provision of these facilities requires careful consideration to ensure they do not create environmental problems.
- warrant: This unique interface is an area which warrants serious consideration when there is a requirement to shorten the turn around time in port.
- merit: Two broad options merit further consideration, says Ofcom.
- integrate: However, they do not usually integrate quality considerations across several plans.
Converse of subject
dictate: Retraining will be offered through local mechanisms where career aspirations change, progress is deemed to be unsatisfactory or if dictated by manpower considerations.
Adjective modifier
- careful: Careful consideration will have to be given to a claim where the vehicle has been left open or unlocked.
- ethical: What are the ethical considerations for providers of such anonymous email services?
- serious: The individualism of Sartre's thought seems to banish morality from serious consideration.
- further: Further consideration will be needed in finding a solution to a safer walking route through the village.
- due: You must give due consideration to the many cyclists present in Danish cities.
- proper: ERS Recommendation 1 We urge the Government to take account of Arbuthnott's verdict and give proper consideration to electoral reform for Westminster.
Noun used with modifier
- cash: The cash consideration for this disposal is £ 4.0 million compared to the net book value of £ 0.5 million.
- safety: The success of the day, in addition to other factors, depends heavily on safety considerations.
- material: The actual or possible presence of contamination is a material planning consideration.
- welfare: Welfare considerations may dictate that certain birds may not be kept in a very biosecure fashion.
- merit: The question of delay in paying valid claims is a newer topic, which, it seems to me, does merit consideration.
Preposition: in
determination: This guide promotes sustainability and good design through various principles and objectives and is a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.
Preposition: of
proposal: The study is expected to report in late 2004 and may be followed by consideration of policy proposals at EU level.
Browse dictionary entries near consideration
- ‹ considerate
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- ‹ conserve
- ‹ conservatory
- ‹ conservator
- ‹ conservatoire
- ‹ conservatize
- ‹ conservative
- ‹ conservatism

