/ kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U , C ] ( formal ) the act of thinking carefully about sth :
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety.
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed) .
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak.
a consideration of the legal issues involved
2.
[ C ] something that must be thought about when you are planning or deciding sth :
economic / commercial / environmental / practical considerations
Time is another important consideration.
3.
[ U ] consideration (for sb/sth) the quality of being sensitive towards others and thinking about their wishes and feelings :
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings.
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family.
4.
[ C ] ( formal ) a reward or payment for a service
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IDIOMS
- in consideration of sth
- take sth into consideration
—more at mature adjective
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-) , from considerare examine.