26984 words

consideration

9 definitions • 15 examples
1
the act of thinking about something carefully:

Examples:

After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house.
careful consideration The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration.
2
a particular subject or fact that needs to be thought about when judging something:

Examples:

Comfort/Safety is an important consideration.
3
to think carefully about a particular fact when deciding or judging something :

Examples:

It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs.
4
behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings:

Examples:

consideration for You have no consideration for others!
show consideration for Turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!
out of consideration for We didn't publish the details, out of consideration for the victim's family.
5
a payment for a service:

Examples:

a small consideration For a small consideration, sir, I'll show you the way there myself.
These increases were offered in consideration of the extra hours worked.
6
the act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting:

Examples:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself.
7
the particular subject or thing a person might think about or do something about:

Examples:

[ U ] You should take his youth into consideration before you punish him.
8
in a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it:

Examples:

From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the consideration.
A lack of consideration is one reason why a promise to do something may not be recognized as legally binding by a court of law.
9
an amount of money as payment for a service:

Examples:

He agreed to do the job for a small consideration.

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