Word
consideration
Phoneticscon·sid·er·a·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/kənˌsɪdɝˈeɪʃən/
UK/kənsˌɪdəɹˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01careful thought
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of thinking about something very carefully before making a choice.
n. the process of deliberate and careful thought or reflection before reaching a conclusion.
日本語:検討※
“After much consideration, I have decided to accept the new job offer.”
“The board of directors took the proposal under consideration, promising a final verdict once the financial implications were fully audited.”
Synonyms
02a factor to think about
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a fact or detail that you must think about when making a plan or decision.
n. a specific factor, circumstance, or motive taken into account when making a judgement or decision.
“Safety is our main consideration when designing new cars for families.”
“Environmental considerations played a pivotal role in the planning phase, leading the architects to prioritise sustainable materials over cheaper alternatives.”
03kindness toward others
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the habit of thinking about other people's feelings and needs.
n. thoughtfulness and sensitivity toward the needs, feelings, or circumstances of others.
日本語:思いやり※
“Please show some consideration for the neighbors and turn down the music.”
“The manager's consideration for her staff's well-being during the crisis earned her the lifelong loyalty of the entire department.”
Antonyms
04payment or reward
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a payment or reward given to someone for a service they provided.
n. a payment, fee, or other recompense given in exchange for a service or benefit.
“He agreed to help move the furniture for a small financial consideration.”
“The consultant provided the sensitive data only after receiving a substantial consideration for his time and professional risk.”
Synonyms
05legal contract value
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law Technical · Formal
n. something of value given by one person to another to make a contract legal.
n. the inducement to a contract; something of value bargained for and exchanged between parties that makes a promise legally binding.
“A contract is not valid unless there is some form of consideration from both sides.”
“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.”
Synonyms
06importance or status
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal · Literary
n. the quality of being important or deserving of attention.
n. the state of being held in high regard or deemed worthy of notice.
“This is a matter of great consideration for the future of our town.”
“The diplomat was a man of some consideration in international circles, often consulted on matters of delicate maritime law.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “consideration” in context.
Verb
01. deserve consideration
“Your proposal is very innovative and certainly deserves consideration by the board.”
verb + noun
02. give consideration
“The committee will give careful consideration to all applications received before the deadline.”
verb + noun
03. merit consideration
“These alternative theories merit consideration despite the lack of initial evidence.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. detailed consideration
“After a detailed consideration of the facts, the judge reached a final verdict.”
adj + noun
05. economic consideration
“Economic consideration often outweighs environmental concerns in urban planning.”
adj + noun
06. ethical consideration
“Ethical consideration is vital when conducting medical research involving human subjects.”
adj + noun
07. general consideration
“The report begins with a general consideration of the current market trends.”
adj + noun
08. important consideration
“Cost is an important consideration when choosing a university for your degree.”
adj + noun
09. methodological consideration
“The researcher explained the methodological consideration behind the choice of survey tools.”
adj + noun
10. practical consideration
“We need to move past the theory and look at the practical consideration of daily operations.”
adj + noun
11. consideration all other road
12. include consideration
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
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.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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