consideration

con|sid|e|ra|tion

W2S1 [kənˌsıdəˈreıʃən] n

1.) [U] formal

careful thought and attention, especially before making an official or important decision

▪ proposals put forward for consideration

under consideration

▪ There are several amendments under consideration.

due/serious/proper etc consideration

▪ After due consideration, I have decided to tender my resignation.

give sth careful/full etc consideration

▪ We would have to give serious consideration to banning it altogether.

deserve/merit consideration

▪ These plans definitely merit further consideration.

2.) take sth into consideration

to remember to think about something important when you are making a decision or judgement

▪ We will take your recent illness into consideration when marking your exams.

3.)

a fact that you think about when you are making a decision

▪ Political rather than economic considerations influenced the location of the new factory.

4.) [U]

the quality of thinking about other people's feelings and being careful not to upset them

consideration for

▪ The murdered woman's name has not been released, out of consideration for her parents.

▪ They've got no consideration for others .

▪ Show some consideration !

5.) [singular, U] formal

a payment for something, especially a service

▪ I might be able to help you, for a small consideration .

▪ a payment in consideration of (=as payment for) their services