Considering: meaning, definitions and examples

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considering

[ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

in decision-making

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Synonyms

contemplate, deliberate, ponder

Examples of usage

I am considering my options
She is considering a career change

^{Context #2}

in a particular light

Think about and be drawn toward (a course of action).

Synonyms

contemplate, mull over, weigh

Examples of usage

He is considering running for office
She is considering taking up painting

^{Context #3}

in relation to something else

Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, examine

Examples of usage

The committee is considering the proposal
He is considering his next move

Translations

Translations of the word "considering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 considerando

🇮🇳 विचार करते हुए

🇩🇪 in Anbetracht

🇮🇩 mempertimbangkan

🇺🇦 враховуючи

🇵🇱 biorąc pod uwagę

🇯🇵 考慮して

🇫🇷 en considérant

🇪🇸 considerando

🇹🇷 düşünerek

🇰🇷 고려하여

🇸🇦 مع الأخذ في الاعتبار

🇨🇿 s ohledem na

🇸🇰 s ohľadom na

🇨🇳 考虑到

🇸🇮 upoštevajoč

🇮🇸 í ljósi

🇰🇿 қарастыра отырып

🇬🇪 მიჩნევით

🇦🇿 nəzərə alaraq

🇲🇽 considerando

Word origin

The word 'considering' comes from the Old French word 'considerer', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'considerare', meaning 'examine, reflect'. The use of 'considering' in English dates back to the late 14th century, and it has evolved to its current meaning of thinking carefully or contemplating.