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| con·sid·er·a·tion [ kən sìddə ráysh'n ] (plural con·sid·er·a·tions) |
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1. careful thought: careful thought or deliberation
  Your application will be given the fullest consideration.
The proposal is currently under consideration.
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2. mindfulness of others: thoughtful concern for or sensitivity toward the feelings of others
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3. relevant factor in assessing something: something to be taken into account when weighing the pros and cons of a situation before making a decision
Value for money is one of the most important considerations for our customers.
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4. detailed examination: detailed discussion or scrutiny
The issue for consideration on today's show is cosmetic surgery.
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5. payment: a payment or fee in return for a service
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formal
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6. respect: high regard
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formal
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She has always been held in great consideration by this congregation.
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7. something making contract binding: something done by one of the parties as part of a contractual arrangement that makes it binding, e.g. the payment of the price in a sales agreement
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in consideration of
1. because of
2. as payment for
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of little or no consideration not important or significant (formal)
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take something into consideration to take account of special circumstances, often in a sympathetic way
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