consideration
noun
Simple meaning
Giving careful thought to something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kənsɪdɚˈeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
The process of giving careful thought to something
Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
Kind and considerate regard for others
“He showed no consideration for her feelings.”
The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.
Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
Used this way, consideration is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use consideration
- “He showed no consideration for her feelings.”noun
- “Another consideration is the time it would take.”noun
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Large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree.
To a great extent or degree.
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