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consideration

/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun5 syllables

Consideration means: information that should be kept in mind when making a decision.

Synonyms for consideration20

noun, as in information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

circumstance, condition

noun, as in kind and considerate regard for others

considerateness, thoughtfulness

noun, as in a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

retainer

noun, as in a considerate and thoughtful act

thoughtfulness

also used for consideration

deliberation, thought, factor, motive, reason, cogitation, contemplation, mulling, musing, pondering, meditation, reflection, rethinking, reconsideration, rumination

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Opposites of consideration

inconsideration

What does consideration mean?6

noun

1

information that should be kept in mind when making a decision“another consideration is the time it would take”

2

kind and considerate regard for others“he showed no consideration for her feelings”

3

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

4

a considerate and thoughtful act

5

the process of giving careful thought to something

6

a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)“consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with consideration?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for consideration, grouped by syllable

Consideration in a sentence

  • Good sir, we would like to proffer this wonderful item for your consideration.mccarras
  • After consideration, the company president made a large scale change to the management strategy.tsp_2
  • After hours of consideration, we decided to reject the proposed plan.CK
  • Upon further consideration, we are looking for more qualified applicants.joan_LanguageProcess
  • Taking everything into consideration, he can't be the criminal.al_ex_an_der
  • Taking everything into consideration, they ought to be given another chance.CM
  • Taking into consideration the coming chill of winter, we cancelled our picnic.WestofEden
  • All things taken into consideration, her life is a happy one.unknown

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Forms of consideration

as a noun

plural
considerations