consideration (considerations plural )
1 n-uncount Consideration is careful thought about something.
He said there should be careful consideration of the future role of the BBC.
2 n-uncount If something is under consideration, it is being discussed.
under N
Several proposals are under consideration by the state assembly.
3 n-uncount If you show consideration, you pay attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
oft N for n
Show consideration for other rail travellers..., Really, her tone said, some people have absolutely no consideration.
4 n-count A consideration is something that should be thought about, especially when you are planning or deciding something.
usu supp N
(=factor)
A major consideration when choosing a dog is the size of your house and garden.
5 If you take something into consideration, you think about it because it is relevant to what you are doing.
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take sth into consideration phrase V inflects
Safe driving is good driving because it takes into consideration the lives of other people.