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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

1
:  continuous and careful thought <after long consideration he agreed to their requests>
2
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
3
:  thoughtful and sympathetic regard
4
:  an opinion obtained by reflection
5
:  esteem, regard <the family built themselves a large, ugly villa … and became people of consideration — V. S. Pritchett>
6
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

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

1
:  careful thought :  deliberation <Give my idea some serious consideration.>
2
:  thoughtfulness for other people
3
:  something that needs to be thought over carefully before deciding or acting
4
:  a payment made in return for something

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