consideration
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the act of thinking about something very carefully before making a choice.
the process of deliberate and careful thought or reflection before reaching a conclusion.
Simple“After much consideration, I have decided to accept the new job offer.”
In context“The board of directors took the proposal under consideration, promising a final verdict once the financial implications were fully audited.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a fact or detail that you must think about when making a plan or decision.
a specific factor, circumstance, or motive taken into account when making a judgement or decision.
Simple“Safety is our main consideration when designing new cars for families.”
In context“Environmental considerations played a pivotal role in the planning phase, leading the architects to prioritise sustainable materials over cheaper alternatives.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the habit of thinking about other people's feelings and needs.
thoughtfulness and sensitivity toward the needs, feelings, or circumstances of others.
Simple“Please show some consideration for the neighbors and turn down the music.”
In context“The manager's consideration for her staff's well-being during the crisis earned her the lifelong loyalty of the entire department.”
Antonymsselfishnessthoughtlessness - 04 C1 Advanced
a payment or reward given to someone for a service they provided.
a payment, fee, or other recompense given in exchange for a service or benefit.
Simple“He agreed to help move the furniture for a small financial consideration.”
In context“The consultant provided the sensitive data only after receiving a substantial consideration for his time and professional risk.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
something of value given by one person to another to make a contract legal.
the inducement to a contract; something of value bargained for and exchanged between parties that makes a promise legally binding.
Simple“A contract is not valid unless there is some form of consideration from both sides.”
In context“The court ruled that the agreement lacked sufficient consideration, as the plaintiff had offered nothing of tangible value in exchange for the defendant's promise.”
Synonymsinducementquid pro quo - 06 C1 Advanced
the quality of being important or deserving of attention.
the state of being held in high regard or deemed worthy of notice.
Simple“This is a matter of great consideration for the future of our town.”
In context“The diplomat was a man of some consideration in international circles, often consulted on matters of delicate maritime law.”
SynonymsAntonymsinsignificance
Usage consideration all other road · deserve consideration · detailed consideration
“Political scientist Ibrahim Rabaia told Al Jazeera that the proposed move appeared to be driven by political considerations and questioned how broadly it could be implemented.”
“In January this year, the Labour government introduced a ban on junk food advertising before 21:00 on television and at any time online after almost a decade of consideration.”
From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.