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The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).countableuncountable
- After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
- Consideration of environmental effects is needed when choosing material.
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Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.countableuncountable
- Speculations about the possible entire reconstruction of society give the intellectual fare much more to his taste than the more practical and short-run considerations of those who aim at a piecemeal improvement of the existing order.
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The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.countableuncountable
- You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
- Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!
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A payment or other recompense for something done.countableuncountable
- Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
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A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.countableuncountable
- In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.
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Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.countableuncountable
- Money was of no consideration there.
syn. cogitation · contemplation · deliberation · mulling · musing · pondering · meditation · reflection · rethinking · reconsideration · rumination · thought