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

  • (..) Thank you. What's that he's drinking, do you suppose? I don't know, but I don't think it's pumpkin juice. After due consideration... ...the Ministry has concluded that, for their own safety... ...no student under the age of ... ...shall be allowed to put forth their (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire