consideration
con·si·de·ration
noun
2.
information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
- “another consideration is the time it would take”
3.
a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
- “consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour”
4.
kind and considerate regard for others
- “he showed no consideration for her feelings”
6.
a considerate and thoughtful act
Origin
From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.
Phrases
- offence taken into consideration
- offence to be taken into consideration
- take into consideration
- valuable consideration
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