considerationnoun
uk/kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us/kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/consideration noun (CAREFUL THINKING)
B2 [ U ] the act of thinking about something carefully:
After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house.
The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration.
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- As I was just saying, I think the proposal needs further consideration.
- Three sites are presently under consideration for the new hotel.
- I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration.
- The proposals that you have put forward deserve serious consideration.
- That's an interesting job offer - I'd give it some serious consideration if I were you.
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Thinking and contemplating
- -ly
- agonize over/about sth
- chew
- chew sth over
- chew the cud idiom
- chew your cud idiom
- depth
- joined-up thinking
- lateral thinking
- let me see/let's see idiom
- let's see idiom
- puzzle
- rack
- reflect
- take sth into account idiom
- the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
- think sth out
- think sth over
- think sth through
- worry
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consideration noun (SUBJECT/FACT)
B2 [ C or U ] a particular subject or fact that needs to be thought about when judging something:
Comfort/Safety is an important consideration.
take sth into consideration
to think carefully about a particular fact when deciding or judging something :
It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs.
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- You have to take their worries into consideration.
- The proximity of shopping facilities is an important consideration for us.
- Cost is not a consideration for him.
- I'd like you to take the environmental impact into consideration.
- Price is a major consideration for them.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Thinking and contemplating
- -ly
- agonize over/about sth
- chew
- chew sth over
- chew the cud idiom
- chew your cud idiom
- depth
- joined-up thinking
- lateral thinking
- let me see/let's see idiom
- let's see idiom
- puzzle
- rack
- reflect
- take sth into account idiom
- the thought crosses sb's mind idiom
- think sth out
- think sth over
- think sth through
- worry
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consideration noun (CARE)
C2 [ U ] behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings:
You have no consideration for others!
Turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!
We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family.
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Kind & thoughtful
- accommodating
- attentive
- avuncular
- be all heart idiom
- be big of sb idiom
- benign
- diplomatic
- fatherly
- good-hearted
- good-natured
- goodwill
- gracious
- motherly
- neighbourly
- nice
- nicely
- obliging
- supportive
- well meaning
- well meant
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consideration noun (MONEY)
[ C ] old-fashioned or humorous a payment for a service:
For a small consideration, sir, I'll show you the way there myself.
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Costs & expenses
- aliment
- alimony
- asking price
- carrying charge
- charge
- compensation
- corkage
- cost an arm and a leg/a small fortune idiom
- cost-of-living index
- damage
- dent
- expense
- flat rate
- indirect cost
- maintenance
- price war
- running costs
- settlement
- stoppage
- worth
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