Main Entry: con·sid·er·ation

Pronunciation: \kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : continuous and careful thought <after long consideration he agreed to their requests>
2 a : a matter weighed or taken into account when formulating an opinion or plan <economic considerations forced her to leave college> b : a taking into account
3 : thoughtful and sympathetic regard
4 : an opinion obtained by reflection
5 : esteem, regard <the family built themselves a large, ugly villa…and became people of consideration — V. S. Pritchett>
6 a : recompense, payment <a consideration paid for legal services> b : the inducement to a contract or other legal transaction; specifically : an act or forbearance or the promise thereof done or given by one party in return for the act or promise of another

— in consideration of : as payment or recompense for <a small fee in consideration of many kind services>