consideration

9 definitions • 15 examples

the act of thinking about something carefully:

After some consideration, we've decided to sell the house.

careful consideration The whole matter needs (to be given) careful consideration.

a particular subject or fact that needs to be thought about when judging something:

Comfort/Safety is an important consideration.

to think carefully about a particular fact when deciding or judging something :

It may be fairly cheap to buy, but you've got to take into consideration the money you'll spend on repairs.

behaviour that is kind and considers people's feelings:

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.

a payment for a service:

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.

the act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting:

He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself.

the particular subject or thing a person might think about or do something about:

[ C ] Financial considerations were a factor in the decision.

[ U ] You should take his youth into consideration before you punish him.

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:

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.

an amount of money as payment for a service:

He agreed to do the job for a small consideration.