consideration
31consideration — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. thought, deliberation, contemplation, reflection, rumination; care, regard; esteem, deference; attention, notice; importance, consequence; motive, reason, ground, basis; gratuity, fee, compensation.… …
32consideration — noun 1) your case needs careful consideration Syn: thought, deliberation, reflection, contemplation, rumination, meditation; examination, inspection, scrutiny, analysis, discussion; attention, regard; formal cogitation 2) his health is the prime… …
33consideration*/ — [kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃ(ə)n] noun 1) [U] careful thought before you make a decision about something We have given careful consideration to your request.[/ex] Several possibilities are under consideration (= being thought about).[/ex] We will take your… …
34consideration — noun Date: 14th century 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… …
35consideration — noun 1》 careful thought. ↘a fact that is taken into account when making a decision. 2》 thoughtfulness towards others. 3》 a payment or reward. ↘Law anything given or promised by one party in exchange for the promise or undertaking of… …
36consideration — noun 1) your case needs careful consideration Syn: thought, deliberation, reflection, contemplation, examination, inspection, scrutiny, analysis, discussion, attention 2) his health is the prime consideration Syn …
37consideration — /kənˈsɪdəreɪʃən / (say kuhn siduhrayshuhn) noun 1. the act of considering; meditation or deliberation. 2. regard or account; something taken, or to be taken, into account. 3. a thought or reflection. 4. a recompense for service rendered, etc.; a… …
38consideration — n. 1 the act of considering; careful thought. 2 thoughtfulness for others; being considerate. 3 a fact or a thing taken into account in deciding or judging something. 4 compensation; a payment or reward. 5 Law (in a contractual agreement)… …
39consideration — noun a) The thought process of considering, of taking everything into account. After much consideration, I have decided to stay. b) Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision You showed remarkable consideration in giving …
40consideration — con•sid•er•a•tion [[t]kənˌsɪd əˈreɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of considering; careful thought or attention; deliberation 2) something kept in mind in making a decision or evaluating facts 3) thoughtful or sympathetic regard or respect 4) a thought… …
