Consideration

English Meaning

The act or process of considering; continuous careful thought; examination; contemplation; deliberation; attention.

1. Careful thought; deliberation: We will give your proposal consideration.
2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment: Is it your consideration that I should apply?
3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision: Safety is the most important consideration in choosing a car.
4. A treatment or account: The essay begins with a brief consideration of the history of the problem.
5. Thoughtful concern for others; solicitude.
6. High regard; esteem.
7. Payment given in exchange for a service rendered; recompense: agreed to do it for a small consideration.
8. Law Something promised, given, or done that has the effect of making an agreement a legally enforceable contract.
9. in consideration of In view of; on account of: turned back in consideration of the worsening weather.
10. in consideration of In return for: an honorarium given in consideration of her contributions to the project.