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consideration
noun con·sid·er·ation \kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\
: careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about
: a desire to avoid doing something that will make another person sad, upset, angry, etc.
: something that you think about when you make a choice or decision
Full Definition of CONSIDERATION
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: continuous and careful thought <after long consideration he agreed to their requests>
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a : a matter weighed or taken into account when formulating an opinion or plan <economic considerations forced her to leave college> b : a taking into account
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: thoughtful and sympathetic regard
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: an opinion obtained by reflection
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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>
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First Known Use of CONSIDERATION
14th century
Related to CONSIDERATION
- Synonyms
- account, advisement, debate, deliberation, reflection, study, thought
- Antonyms
- short shrift
Rhymes with CONSIDERATION
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CONSIDERATION Defined for Kids
consideration
noun con·sid·er·ation \kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\
Definition of CONSIDERATION for Kids
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: careful thought : deliberation <Give my idea some serious consideration.>
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: thoughtfulness for other people
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: something that needs to be thought over carefully before deciding or acting
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: a payment made in return for something
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