consideration

 
Pronunciation: /kənsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] careful thought, typically over a period of time: your case needs very careful investigation and consideration
  • [count noun] a fact or a motive taken into account in deciding something: the idea was motivated by political considerations
  • thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others: companies should show more consideration for their employees
  • 2a payment or reward: you can buy the books for a small consideration
  • Law (in a contractual agreement) anything given or promised or forborne by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of another.
  • 3 archaic importance; esteem.

Phrases

in consideration of

in return for; on account of: he paid them in consideration of their services

take into consideration

take into account: planning that takes into consideration the needs of wildlife as well as those of humans

under consideration

being thought about: the abolition of the House of Lords was under consideration

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare 'examine'