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1considering

preposition con·sid·er·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\

: when you think about or consider (something)

Full Definition of CONSIDERING

:  in view of :  taking into account <he did well considering his limitations>
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First Known Use of CONSIDERING

14th century

2considering

conjunction

Definition of CONSIDERING

:  inasmuch as <considering he was new at the job, he did quite well>

First Known Use of CONSIDERING

15th century

Related to CONSIDERING

Synonyms
as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect], 'cause, since, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, whereas
CONSIDERING Defined for Kids

considering

preposition con·sid·er·ing \kən-ˈsi-də-riŋ\

Definition of CONSIDERING for Kids

:  taking into account <She gets around pretty well considering her age.>

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