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consideration

consideration

148 2.9
Careful thought or discussion before making a decision
  • noun
  • /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
translation icon : deliberación
  • Serious consideration should be given to changing schools.
  • careful consideration
  • take into consideration
  • give consideration

And one little point I want to make for future consideration of work.

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Examples

  • Do you give proper consideration to what is best for this baby?

  • These are serious issues, and they will require serious consideration by all stakeholders of society.

  • May I offer for your consideration a single concept...

  • I am preparing a more detailed report for your consideration.

  • After careful consideration, I must respectfully decline.

  • Job applicants should give careful consideration and attention to detail in their resumes.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Still, responsible public policy requires a thorough consideration of the potential impact of SWFS on financial markets.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Republicans are very disappointed about what they've heard here today, but we will give this document serious consideration and stand ready to move the process forward.

  • The patient was offered resection and/or radiotherapy, but after consideration, he elected to have no treatment.

    Academic text (2008)
  • After much discussion, we reached a decision after careful consideration of everyone's opinions.

Synonyms

thinking
vsconsideration
872 1.8

Careful use of your mind to consider something

is the deliberate act of careful thought or discussion before choice
reasoning
vsconsideration
221 3.9

A way of thinking in a clear, logical order to form a conclusion

is broader careful thought and discussion, not only logical method
reflection
vsconsideration
119 3.7

Careful thought before making a decision

is the act of thinking or discussing before making a decision
deliberation
vsconsideration
78 4.9

Careful and calm thought or discussion before deciding

is broader careful thinking not limited to formal discussion
contemplation
vsconsideration
25 4.8

Thinking about something very carefully for a long time

is focused on deciding rather than prolonged contemplative thought
advisement
vsconsideration
15 6.7

Careful thought before making a decision, often after receiving advice

is general predecision thinking not necessarily prompted by advice
careful consideration
vsconsideration
  • Formal
11 3.5

A lot of thinking and checking before you decide

is the general act of thinking before making a decision
forethought
vsconsideration
10 5.5

Careful planning for the future to avoid problems

is thinking before a decision but not specifically future planning
weighing
vsconsideration
3 4.1

Careful thought about something before making a decision

is a wider term for careful thought not only assessment
thoughtfulness
vsconsideration
2 3.8

Careful, long attention to an idea before deciding

is the act of thinking before a decision rather than a trait
reflexion
vsconsideration
  • Archaic
6.8

Careful thought about something

is identical in meaning but differs as a spelling variant

Antonyms

A habit of acting quickly without thinking about the results

Compounds

11 3.5

A lot of thinking and checking before you decide

How Thorough

analysis
3.4
deliberation
78 4.9
consideration
148 2.9
contemplation
25 4.8
reflection
119 3.7
thought
1.4

Surface Forms

consideration singular

Morphology

consideration = consider (transparent) = consider + ation

The noun is formed from the verb 'consider' with the addition of the suffix '-ation', indicating the act or process.

Etymology

Consideration comes from the Latin considerare, which breaks into con- 'with' and sidere 'star' from an old image of 'looking at the stars' to think deeply. So consideration means careful thought or study before you decide.