consideration
the process of giving careful thought to something
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,007 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 8,945 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the process of giving careful thought to something
- information that should be kept in mind when making a decision also: circumstance, condition another consideration is the time it would take
- a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour
- kind and considerate regard for others also: considerateness, thoughtfulness he showed no consideration for her feelings
- a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone also: retainer
- a considerate and thoughtful act also: thoughtfulness
consideration in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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My consideration could not resist another such scene.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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When we approach Johnson's poetry, the revolution of taste becomes a more acute consideration.
The Vanity of Human Wishes (1749) and Two · Samuel Johnson · Chapter 1
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Besides, that might expose her to annoyance, and that he would not upon any consideration.
Pearl of Pearl Island · John Oxenham · Chapter 1
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He has resolved upon the divorce as much from self-will as from any other consideration.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 1
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Let me ask frankly, sir, if it must separate me from one who has honoured me with her consideration and affection?
Representative Plays by American Dramatists — Love in '76 · Oliver Bell Bunce · Chapter 1