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Consideration

//kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a considerate and thoughtful act wordnet
  3. 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. 4
    kind and considerate regard for others wordnet
  5. 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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  1. 6
    the process of giving careful thought to something wordnet
  2. 7
    A payment or other recompense for something done. countable, uncountable

    "Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration."

  3. 8
    information that should be kept in mind when making a decision wordnet
  4. 9
    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."

  5. 10
    a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) wordnet
  6. 11
    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."

  7. 12
    a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.

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