consideration

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.

Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.

A payment or other recompense for something done.

(law) 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.

Roots

sidussider- · Latin · star

Synonyms for consideration

consideratenessn thoughtfulnessn deliberationn regardn advisementn cogitationn contemplationn deferencen heedfulnessn forethoughtn advertencen attentivenessn attentionn concernmentn carefulnessn respectn ponderingadj solicituden discretionn

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