consideration
When you think carefully about something before you decide.
The act of thinking carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.
Something important that you think about when making a choice.
A fact or circumstance that must be taken into account when making a decision.
Thinking about what other people want or need and being kind to them.
Politeness and thoughtfulness toward other people's feelings and needs.
Money or something else you give in return for something you get.
Something given, such as money or a benefit, in return for goods, services, or another act; especially in legal contexts.
- Base: consideration
- Plural: consideration, considerations
in consideration of
1Because of something given or done in return
Because something is given or done for someone in return for something else.
- He was let go early in consideration of his good behavior.
- They received extra benefits in consideration of their long service.
out of consideration for
1Because you care about someone’s needs or feelings
Because you want to be kind or polite to someone.
- She left early out of consideration for her tired guests.
- He avoided loud music out of consideration for his neighbors.
take into consideration
1Include in your thinking before deciding
To think about something when you make a decision.
- Please take into consideration the time it will take to travel there.
- We must take all possible risks into consideration before starting the project.