consideration

Everyday

1. Careful thought about something before deciding: after much consideration. tree →
2. Kindness and thought for other people's feelings and needs: show consideration for others. tree →
3. Something you must think about when deciding: cost is an important consideration. tree →
4. (formal) Payment for something. tree →

In the lessons

In school it appears in rules about kindness ("show consideration for others") and in decisions or planning. Phrases: take into consideration, under consideration, out of consideration for, give it careful consideration.

Examples

• After careful consideration, we chose the blue paint. tree →
• Please show consideration for people who are trying to work. tree →
• Safety is the most important consideration on a school trip. tree →
• (formal) Your idea is under consideration by the head. tree →
• Take the weather into consideration when planning the picnic. tree →
• Out of consideration for the baby, we kept quiet. tree →
• She does not think me worthy of her consideration! tree →

Note

Uncountable for thought or kindness; countable for "a thing to think about". Verb: consider; adjectives: considerate (kind), considerable (large).

In Jewish tradition

In school it appears in rules about kindness ("show consideration for others") and in decisions or planning. Phrases: take into consideration, under consideration, out of consideration for, give it careful consideration.

Examples

• A separate consideration of the several parts should follow this general grasp of the subject, else much confusion may result. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Uncountable for thought or kindness; countable for "a thing to think about". Verb: consider; adjectives: considerate (kind), considerable (large).