consideration
/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun B1- 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.· Consideration of environmental effects is needed when choosing material.
- Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
- 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.· Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!
- A payment or other recompense for something done. · Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.
- 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.
- Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention. · Money was of no consideration there.
Plural considerations
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I drew your attention to it; but with the pressure of other events you had hardly the time to give it the consideration which would have enabled you to draw deductions from it.
“You can put that consideration out of the question.
All these considerations led me to the irresistible conclusion that Jefferson Hope was to be found among the jarveys of the Metropolis.
Sherlock Holmes and I surveyed this curt announcement and the rueful face behind it, until the comical side of the affair so completely overtopped every other consideration that we both burst out into a roar of laughter.
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