n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ˌ si-d ə - ' r ā -sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : continuous and careful thought <after long consideration he agreed to their requests>
2 a : a matter weighed or taken into account when formulating an opinion or plan <economic consideration s forced her to leave college> b : a taking into account
3 : thoughtful and sympathetic regard
4 : an opinion obtained by reflection
5 : ESTEEM , REGARD <the family built themselves a large, ugly villa ⋯ and became people of consideration ― V. S. Pritchett>
6 a : RECOMPENSE , PAYMENT <a consideration paid for legal services> b : the inducement to a contract or other legal transaction specifically : an act or forbearance or the promise thereof done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of another
– in consideration of : as payment or recompense for <a small fee in consideration of many kind services>