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

  • (..) Wha.. Wha... What did they... What did they do when you shot the apple? Well, they look pretty startled. What did you say... "Thanks for... " ...consideration. Genius! Genius. How do you think you're gonna find this funny? If the game makers decided to take it out... (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games
  • (..) Hey Katniss. Shoot straight. Katniss Everdeen. District . Thank you. For your consideration. Are you crazy? I just got mad. Mad?! You realize that your actions reflect badly on all of us. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games