kənˌsidəˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English consideracioun, from Middle French consideration, from Latin consideration-, consideratio, from consideratus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete : observation , contemplation
his careful consideration of each object
2. : continuous and careful thought : deliberation , attention
to read a book with consideration
to take a matter into consideration
his request was under consideration
3.
a. : something that is considered as a ground of opinion or action : motive , reason
weighing several considerations
b. : a taking into account
in consideration of the enormous difficulties involved
4. : thoughtful regard : sympathetic notice
his consideration of the needs of others
specifically : attentive or formal respect
diplomats used to the punctilious consideration of foreign officials
5. : a result of reflecting or pondering : mature opinion
his considerations favoring one profession over another
6. : the act of regarding or weighing carefully
during his consideration of the problem
7. : esteem , regard , estimation
a person of consideration in his own field
8. : something given as recompense: as
a. : payment , reward
a consideration paid for legal services
b.
(1) : something that is legally regarded as the equivalent or return given or suffered by one for the act or promise of another : an act or forbearance or the promise of it done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of another — see good consideration , valuable consideration
(2) : a judgment of a court
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- in consideration of