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Consideration: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：thoughtful deliberation (consideration)

consideration 🔊

/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/

The act of thinking carefully about something before making a decision.

Consideration meaning illustrated by a person thoughtfully deliberating over options at a desk.

thoughtful deliberation 🔊

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/ˈθɔːtf(ə)l dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

The process of thinking carefully about something, typically over a period of time, before making a decision or forming an opinion.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'considerare' (to examine, contemplate), from 'con-' (with) + 'sidus' (star). Literally 'to observe the stars'.

💡 Mnemonic

CONSIDER-ATION: Think of 'considering a star' (sidus) before making a big decision. Add -ATION for the noun.

📖 Example

The proposal needs careful consideration before we can give an answer. 🔊 We must think about the proposal deeply and carefully before we can respond.

🔗 Collocations

give consideration to – to think about something seriously

take into consideration – to include something as a factor when making a decision

careful consideration – very thorough and thoughtful examination

🔄 Synonyms

deliberation (n.) – Long and careful consideration or discussion.

contemplation (n.) – The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time or deep reflective thought.

thought (n.) – An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or the process of thinking.

🚫 Antonyms

disregard (n.) – The action of ignoring something or treating it as unimportant.

neglect (n.) – Failure to give proper care or attention to something.

ignorance (n.) – Lack of knowledge or information about something.

🌱 Derivatives

consider (v.) – To think carefully about something.

considerate (adj.) – Careful not to inconvenience or harm others; thoughtful.

considerable (adj.) – Notably large in size, amount, or extent.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'considerare', meaning 'to examine, contemplate'. Ancient Roman astrologers would 'observe the stars' (consider the stars) to make judgments. It entered English via Old French in the 14th century, evolving to mean careful thought.

Meaning 2：a factor to think about (consideration)

consideration 🔊

/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/

A fact or thing that you think about when making a choice.

Consideration as a factor shown by a balance scale weighing a coffee cup against a coin.

a factor to think about 🔊

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/ə ˈfæktə tuː θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

A fact, reason, or aspect that is taken into account or that influences a decision or judgment.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

For many families, the price of the house is the main consideration when buying a new home. 🔊 The cost of the property is the primary factor that most families think about when purchasing a new house.

🔗 Collocations

a major consideration – a very important factor

an important consideration – a significant factor that must be thought about

financial consideration – a factor related to money

🔄 Synonyms

factor (n.) – A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

aspect (n.) – A particular part or feature of something.

element (n.) – A component or essential part of something.

🚫 Antonyms

irrelevance (n.) – The quality of being unrelated or not important to the matter at hand.