consideration as in the process of giving careful thought to something
consideration as in information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
- "another consideration is the time it would take"
Synonyms
- circumstancea condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity ; the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event; information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; formal ceremony about important occasions
- conditionestablish a conditioned response ; develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; put into a better state; apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny; a state at a particular time; an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else ; a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') ; an illness, disease, or other medical problem; (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
consideration as in a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
- "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
consideration as in kind and considerate regard for others
- "he showed no consideration for her feelings"
Synonyms
- consideratenesskind and considerate regard for others
- thoughtfulnessa calm, lengthy, intent consideration ; kind and considerate regard for others; the trait of thinking carefully before acting ; a considerate and thoughtful act
consideration as in a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
Synonyms
- retainera fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone ; a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) ; a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
consideration as in a considerate and thoughtful act
Synonyms
- thoughtfulnessa calm, lengthy, intent consideration ; kind and considerate regard for others; the trait of thinking carefully before acting ; a considerate and thoughtful act