Consideration: meaning, definitions and examples
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consideration
[ kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən ]
taking into account
Careful thought, typically over a period of time. The process of giving careful thought to something. A factor to be taken into account when making a decision. The importance of considering something.
Synonyms
contemplation, deliberation, reflection, reflection, thought
Examples of usage
- After much consideration, she decided to accept the job offer.
- When buying a new car, price is an important consideration.
- Taking all factors into consideration, he made the right choice.
payment or gift
Payment or reward. Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering. A payment or gift given for a service rendered or in anticipation of a favor.
Synonyms
compensation, fee, payment, remuneration, reward
Examples of usage
- As a token of appreciation, he received a small consideration for his help.
- They offered a generous consideration for his assistance in the project.
respect or thoughtfulness
Respectful regard. Thoughtfulness towards others. An act of kindness or consideration shown to someone.
Synonyms
considerateness, courtesy, kindness, respect, thoughtfulness
Examples of usage
- She showed great consideration by helping her elderly neighbor.
- He always acts with consideration towards his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "consideration" in other languages:
🇵🇹 consideração
- consideração cuidadosa
- consideração financeira
🇮🇳 विचार
- ध्यान
- मुआवजा
🇩🇪 Berücksichtigung
- Rücksicht
- Überlegung
- Vergütung
🇮🇩 pertimbangan
- perhatian
- kompensasi
🇺🇦 розгляд
- увага
- компенсація
🇵🇱 rozważanie
- uwaga
- wynagrodzenie
🇯🇵 考慮 (kōryo)
- 思いやり (omoiyari)
- 報酬 (hōshū)
🇫🇷 considération
- attention
- compensation
🇪🇸 consideración
- atención
- compensación
🇹🇷 düşünce
- dikkat
- tazminat
🇰🇷 고려 (goryeo)
- 배려 (baeryeo)
- 보상 (bosang)
🇸🇦 اعتبار
- اهتمام
- تعويض
🇨🇿 úvaha
- pozornost
- odškodnění
🇸🇰 zváženie
- pozornosť
- odškodnenie
🇨🇳 考虑 (kǎolǜ)
- 注意 (zhùyì)
- 补偿 (bǔcháng)
🇸🇮 upoštevanje
- pozornost
- odškodnina
🇮🇸 umhugsun
- athygli
- bætur
🇰🇿 қарастыру
- назар
- өтемақы
🇬🇪 გათვალისწინება
- ყურადღება
- ანაზღაურება
🇦🇿 nəzərdən keçirmə
- diqqət
- təzminat
🇲🇽 consideración
- atención
- compensación
Word origin
The word 'consideration' has its roots in Middle English and Old French, originally derived from the Latin word 'consideratio' meaning 'observation, contemplation.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the ideas of careful thought, respect, and payment. The concept of consideration has been crucial in various aspects of human interaction, from decision-making to showing kindness and thoughtfulness towards others.
See also: consider, considerable, considerably, considerate, considerately, considerateness, considerative, considering, inconsiderate, inconsiderately, reconsider, reconsideration.