B2noun formal 2K

Consideration

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Consideration

the act of thinking carefully about something

In simple words: Thinking carefully about something before making a decision.

Consideration in a sentence

• The committee will give careful consideration to all applications before making a decision.
• In consideration of your excellent performance, we would like to offer you a promotion.
• The artist's work is a reflection of his deep consideration for social issues.
• Please take my health issues into consideration when planning the event.
• The project requires a thorough consideration of environmental impacts.
• I appreciate your consideration, but I need more time to decide.
• The law allows for consideration of alternative solutions.
• He showed a lack of consideration for others' feelings.

How to use Consideration

Use 'consideration' in formal discussions, especially when weighing options or thinking about others' feelings. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

consideration + of/about + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'consideration' as 'considering' and being nice to others.

Related words

Collocations with Consideration

• careful
• detailed
• full
• give something
• take something into
• deserve
• after consideration
• for somebody’s consideration
• in consideration of
• important
• key
• main
• be
• take account of
• take into account
• to be worth consideration
• have
• show somebody
• treat somebody with
• out of consideration
• consideration for

Synonyms for Consideration

• thoughtfulness
• care
• deliberation
• reflection

Opposites of Consideration

• disregard
• neglect
• indifference

Common mistakes with Consideration

• Confused with 'consider' — remember 'consideration' is a noun.
• Using it in too casual a context, like 'Let me have some consideration on that.'
• Mixing up its meaning with ' deliberation' or 'reflection' without understanding the nuance.

Frequently asked questions about Consideration

What does Consideration mean?

Thinking carefully about something before making a decision.

What is the definition of Consideration?

the act of thinking carefully about something

How do you use Consideration in a sentence?

The committee will give careful consideration to all applications before making a decision.

Can you give another example of Consideration?

In consideration of your excellent performance, we would like to offer you a promotion.

What are synonyms for Consideration?

Common alternatives include thoughtfulness, care, deliberation, reflection.

What is the opposite of Consideration?

Opposite meanings include disregard, neglect, indifference.

What words go with Consideration?

It commonly pairs with careful, detailed, full, give something, take something into, deserve, after consideration, for somebody’s consideration, in consideration of, important, key, main, be, take account of, take into account, to be worth consideration, have, show somebody, treat somebody with, out of consideration, consideration for.

What are common mistakes when using Consideration?

Confused with 'consider' — remember 'consideration' is a noun. Using it in too casual a context, like 'Let me have some consideration on that.' Mixing up its meaning with ' deliberation' or 'reflection' without understanding the nuance.

How do you pronounce Consideration?

US: /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Consideration formal or informal?

"Consideration" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Consideration?

Use 'consideration' in formal discussions, especially when weighing options or thinking about others' feelings. Avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Consideration?

"Consideration" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.