Consideration (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the act of considering; careful thought; meditation; deliberation: I will give your project full consideration.
  2. something that is or is to be kept in mind in making a decision, evaluating facts, etc.: Age was an important consideration in the decision.
  3. thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect; thoughtfulness for others: They showed no consideration for his feelings.
  4. a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection.
  5. a recompense or payment, as for work done; compensation.
  6. importance or consequence.
  7. estimation; esteem: He is held in great consideration by the community.
  8. Law.
    • something that suffices to make an informal promise legally binding, usually some value given in exchange for the promise.
    • the hearing of a case by a tribunal.
Idioms
  1. in consideration of,
    • in view of.
    • in return or recompense for: She was offered money in consideration of her efforts.
  2. to take into account; consider: We failed to take into consideration the large number of tourists attending the exhibition.
noun
  1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation
  2. to bear in mind; consider
  3. being currently discussed or deliberated
  4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
  5. for no reason whatsoever; never
  6. thoughtfulness for other people; kindness
  7. payment for a service; recompense; fee
  8. thought resulting from deliberation; opinion
  9. the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract
  10. estimation; esteem
  11. in consideration of
    • because of
    • in return for
Consideration (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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