careful consideration
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3.5
- noun
- Formal
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consideración cuidadosa
- The decision to temporarily quarantine all those infected... was not taken without careful consideration.
- give careful consideration
- require careful consideration
- warrant careful consideration
And so there's a lot of careful consideration that the brand should be making the decisions on.
- And so there's a lot of careful consideration that the brand should be making the decisions on.
Examples
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In each instance, the capabilities and interests of the group must be taken into careful consideration.
Academic text (1997) -
On many occasions, in fact, government policy is based on immediate demand rather than careful consideration.
Academic text (2001) -
The matter shall have my careful consideration.
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The question of time signature calls for careful consideration as well.
Academic text (1999) -
All of these factors warrant careful consideration in the treatment planning process.
Academic text (2002) -
I honored the members' decision; however, new members were added with careful consideration of group size and composition.
Academic text (2008) -
Therefore, careful consideration must be given to resolving every aspect of the process.
Academic text (2013) -
After careful consideration, the Court has decided to allow further psychiatric assessment of Mr. Breivik.
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Job applicants should give careful consideration and attention to detail in their resumes.
Academic text (2012) -
After careful consideration, I have decided to accept the job offer.
Synonyms
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2.9
Careful thought or discussion before making a decision
119
3.7
Careful thought before making a decision
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4.9
Careful and calm thought or discussion before deciding
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6.7
Careful thought before making a decision, often after receiving advice
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4.1
Careful thought about something before making a decision
Careful thought about something
Antonyms
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'thoughtful and thorough reflection' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'careful' (attentive, cautious) with 'consideration' (deliberate thinking). This is a straightforward compositional noun phrase following common English and cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the full meaning.
Etymology
The phrase careful consideration brings to mind someone weighing options on a scale and looking closely at each one. That's why it means 'thoughtful and thorough reflection' before making a decision.