con ‧ sid ‧ e ‧ ra ‧ tion S2 W2 /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ ə n/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ considerable ≠ ↑ inconsiderable , ↑ considerate ≠ ↑ inconsiderate , ↑ considered ; verb : ↑ consider , ↑ reconsider ; noun : ↑ consideration , ↑ reconsideration ; adverb : ↑ considerably , ↑ considerately ≠ ↑ inconsiderately ]
1 . [uncountable] formal careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision:
proposals put forward for consideration
under consideration
There are several amendments under consideration.
due/serious/proper etc consideration
After due consideration, I have decided to tender my resignation.
give something careful/full etc consideration
We would have to give serious consideration to banning it altogether.
deserve/merit consideration
These plans definitely merit further consideration.
2 . take something into consideration to remember to think about something important when you are making a decision or judgement:
We will take your recent illness into consideration when marking your exams.
3 . [countable] a fact that you think about when you are making a decision:
Political rather than economic considerations influenced the location of the new factory.
4 . [uncountable] the quality of thinking about other people’s feelings and being careful not to upset them
consideration for
The murdered woman’s name has not been released, out of consideration for her parents.
They’ve got no consideration for others.
Show some consideration!
5 . [singular, uncountable] formal a payment for something, especially a service:
I might be able to help you, for a small consideration.
a payment in consideration of (=as payment for) their services
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COLLOCATIONS
■ verbs
▪ give something consideration
It’s an interesting idea and I’ll give it some consideration.
▪ deserve/merit consideration ( also be worthy of consideration )
He made a number of proposals that deserve consideration.
▪ need/require consideration
Money is usually the first issue that needs consideration.
▪ receive consideration
All applications for a university place receive consideration.
■ adjectives
▪ careful consideration
After careful consideration I have decided not to accept your offer.
▪ serious consideration
At the time, I didn’t give his suggestion serious consideration.
▪ further consideration
The meeting was adjourned to allow time for further consideration.
▪ special consideration
Two other major difficulties need special consideration.
▪ detailed consideration
Each of these matters requires detailed consideration.
▪ due/proper consideration (=the necessary and suitable consideration)
A lot of building took place without due consideration for the effect it would have on the area.
▪ full consideration (=the highest amount of consideration)
Our decision must be based on full consideration of the long-term consequences.
▪ urgent consideration
I would be grateful if you would give this matter urgent consideration.