consideration

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

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• Hyphenation: con‧sid‧er‧ation

Noun

Singular consideration

Plural considerations

1. Consideration is the process of thinking carefully about something.

   After much consideration, I think I will retire.

2. Consideration can also be a thoughtful and caring attitude towards others.

   Show some consideration and stop waking up your little brother with all that noise.

Related words

• consider
• considerate
• considerable