B2nounformal2K

Consideration

UK /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/US /["/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/"]/

Definition

the act of thinking carefully about something

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • thoughtfulness
  • care
  • deliberation
  • reflection

Antonyms

  • disregard
  • neglect
  • indifference

Common mistakes

  • 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.