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consideration

About 39.66 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
    After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
  2. noun Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
  3. noun The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.
    You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.
  4. noun A payment or other recompense for something done.
    Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
  5. noun 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.
    In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.
  6. noun Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.
    Money was of no consideration there.

Similar words

thoughtfulness considerateness circumstance condition retainer considering deliberation deliberative advisement considered

Often followed by

of in for the is to and that by

Word family

considerations

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