consideration

Plural: considerations

Noun

• the process of giving careful thought to something
• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
  • "another consideration is the time it would take"
• a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
  • "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
• kind and considerate regard for others
  • "he showed no consideration for her feelings"
• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
• a considerate and thoughtful act
• The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
• Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
• The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.
• A payment or other recompense for something done.
• A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.
• Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.

Examples

• After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
• Consideration of environmental effects is needed when choosing material.
• Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
• Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!
• You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.

Synonyms

circumstance, condition, considerateness, retainer, thoughtfulness, cogitation, contemplation, deliberation, factor, meditation, motive, mulling, musing, pondering, reason, reconsideration, reflection, rethinking, rumination, thought

Antonyms

inconsideration, thoughtlessness

Related Words

consider, considerable, considerate, considerateness, considered, inconsideration, ponder, reconsideration