consideration
nounUK /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
US /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/
Thinking carefully about something before you decide.
After much consideration, she chose the blue dress.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Being kind and thinking about other people's feelings.
He showed great consideration for his elderly neighbor.
3. Something that is paid or given in exchange for something else.
They sold the car for a small consideration.
4. A fact or detail that is important when making a decision.
Cost is an important consideration when buying a house.