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consideration

con·si·de·ration

UK/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ US/kʌˌnsɪdɜrˈeɪʃʌn/ fairly common

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”
5.

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

Synonyms

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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