consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/
Dictionary
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."
- Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
- The tendency to consider others.
"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.
- Importance, claim to notice, regard.
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