Definition of Consideration
Consideration
con·sid·er·a·tion


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Careful thought or attention to something or someone.

e.g. She gave careful consideration to the job offer before accepting.

(noun)
some point or factor that must be accounted for when judging or planning/deciding something, or the action of taking something into account;

e.g. Location is their biggest consideration when searching for a house. In consideration of the poor weather today, the event has been cancelled.

(noun)
thoughtfulness, regard, and sympathy/sensitivity towards other people;

e.g. I thanked them for their consideration in sending me flowers when I was upset.

(noun)
a payment, compensation, or reward for something;

e.g. There will be a small consideration offered for submissions to the magazine.



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