consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/
noun/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/
/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
“After much consideration, I have decided to stay.”
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Meaning 2 · noun
Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
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Meaning 3 · noun
The tendency to consider others.
“Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!”
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Meaning 4 · noun
A payment or other recompense for something done.
“Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.”
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Meaning 5 · noun
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.
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Meaning 6 · noun
Importance, claim to notice, regard.
How this word is used
- Everyday “After much consideration, I have decided to stay.”
- General “Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!”
- General “Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.”
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