considered action
noun phraseUK /kənˈsɪd.əd ˈæk.ʃən/
US /kənˈsɪd.ɚd ˈæk.ʃən/
A thing you do after thinking about it carefully.
Helping the lost puppy was a kind and considered action.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A formal decision made by a group after discussion.
The club's considered action was to plant more trees.
3. A move in a game made after planning ahead.
Her considered action in chess surprised her opponent.
4. A step taken by a government or company after study.
The town took considered action to fix the broken road.