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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) the process of giving careful thought to something | |
| Related terms: | thinking contemplation exploration deliberation think view | |
| 2. | [ noun ] information that should be kept in mind when making a decision | |
| Synonyms: | condition circumstance | |
| Examples: | "another consideration is the time it would take" |
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| Related terms: | information justification mitigating_circumstance study stipulate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] kind and considerate regard for others | |
| Synonyms: | thoughtfulness considerateness | |
| Examples: | "he showed no consideration for her feelings" |
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| Related terms: | inconsideration inconsideration kindness tact attentiveness | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) | |
| Examples: | "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour" |
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| Related terms: | discussion reconsideration study | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (business) a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone | |
| Synonyms: | retainer | |
| Related terms: | fee quid | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a considerate and thoughtful act | |
| Synonyms: | thoughtfulness | |
| Related terms: | kindness consider | |
| Similar spelling: |
consternation considerate considerateness constipation considerately considerably considerable constipating considered constitution constatation constellation constitutional coincident constitutionally consternate coincidence |
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