consideration
Pronunciation: /kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
The English word “consideration” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
- Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
- The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.
- A payment or other recompense for something done.
- A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.
- Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.
Etymology
From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.
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