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   consideration

   /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. careful thought, typically over a period of time: "your case needs very careful investigation and consideration" Similar thoughtdeliberationreflectioncontemplationcogitationruminationponderingmeditationmusingmullingexaminationinspectionscrutinyanalysisreviewdiscussionattentionheednoticeregard
   • ▪ a fact or a motive taken into account in deciding something: "the idea was motivated by political considerations" Similar factorissuepointconcernitemmatterelementdetailaspectfacetfeaturedeterminant
   • ▪ thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others: "companies should show more consideration for their employees" Similar attentivenessconsideratenessthoughtfulnessconcerncaresolicitousnesssolicitudemindfulnesskindnesskindlinessunderstandingrespectsensitivitytactdiscretionunselfishnesscompassionsympathycharitygenerositybenevolencefriendlinessOpposite disregardthoughtlessness
   • 2. a payment or reward: "you can buy the books for a small consideration" Similar paymentfeepremiumremunerationcompensationrecompenseemolumentperquisitecommissionpercentageshareportiondividendinformal:cuttakewhacksliceslice of the cakepiece of the action
   • ▪ (in a contractual agreement) anything given or promised or forborne by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
   • 3. importance; esteem. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare ‘examine’.

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   Do you give consideration before making a decision?

   • If you give something consideration, you think about it carefully, and not too quickly. When you’re making a tough decision, you need to give consideration to all possible outcomes before making up your mind. "Consideration."

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   What does consideration mean in a sentence?

   • 1. Consideration is careful thought about something. [...] 2. If something is under consideration, it is being discussed. [...] 3. If you show consideration, you pay attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people. [...] • thought, study, review [...] • thoughtfulness, concern, respect [...] • factor, point, issue [...]

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   What is an example of consideration?

   • Consideration is kindness and thoughtful regard for others, or an act of thoughtfulness. Treating others as you would have them treat you (the Golden Rule) is one example of consideration. The verb consider comes from the Latin for "contemplate," and hidden in the word is sid,, the Latin root for "star."

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   What does good consideration mean?

   • specifically : something with a reasonably equivalent value that under the laws of fraudulent conveyances is given in good faith in exchange for the transfer of property Note: As defined in sense 1, good consideration is the opposite of valuable consideration, though it is sometimes used to mean valuable consideration.

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   1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation. 2. take into consideration to bear in mind; consider. 3. under consideration being currently discussed or deliberated. 4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision.

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    1. Consideration is careful thought about something. [...] 2. If something is under consideration, it is being discussed. [...] 3. If you show consideration, you pay attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people. [...] More. Synonyms of 'consideration' • thought, study, review [...] • thoughtfulness, concern, respect [...]