consideration

Definition

  • noun: careful thought
  • noun: continuous and careful thought
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: examination, contemplation, deliberation

Examples

  • Her suggestion is still 'under consideration' by the committee. [=the people on the committee are still thinking about and discussing her suggestion]

  • The tent weighs 10 pounds, which is no small 'consideration' [=which is something that is important to think about] when you're going to be hiking.

  • We will 'take' your experience 'into consideration' [=we will think about how much experience you have] when we decide who will get the job.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) your conversation, but l did. And, um, l just think, you know, the person you're talking about is a real person. And l think she probably deserves a little bit more consideration... rather than having jerks like you drooling over her. Oh, sod off, mate. What are you, her dad ? - l'm sorry. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill