n.1 the act of considering; careful thought.
2 thoughtfulness for others; being considerate.
3 a fact or a thing taken into account in deciding or judging something.
4 compensation; a payment or reward.
5 Law (in a contractual agreement) anything given or promised or forborne by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
6 archaic importance or consequence.
Phrases and idioms:
in consideration of in return for; on account of. take into consideration include as a factor, reason, etc.; make allowance for. under consideration being considered.
Etymology: ME f. OF f. L consideratio -onis (as consider)