What does "consideration" mean?

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

What is a synonym for "consideration"?

Common synonyms include: deliberation, thought, accent, accommodatingness, account, action.

Pronounced //kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən//.

//kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition). countable, uncountable
"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."
2
a considerate and thoughtful act wordnet
3
Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision. countable, uncountable
"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."
4
kind and considerate regard for others wordnet
5
The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires. countable, uncountable
"You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend."

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the process of giving careful thought to something wordnet
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A payment or other recompense for something done. countable, uncountable
"Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration."
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information that should be kept in mind when making a decision wordnet
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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. countable, uncountable
"Consideration is an intention to create legal relations."
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a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) wordnet
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Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention. countable, uncountable
"[...] settled down on a small property he had near Quimper to live for the rest of his days in peace; but the failure of an attorney left him suddenly penniless, and neither he nor his wife was willing to live in penury where they had enjoyed consideration."
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a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone wordnet