consideration
consideration
nounDefinition of CONSIDERATION
1
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something <after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house>
Related Words cogitation, contemplation, meditation, pondering, rumination; introspection; agonizing, hesitation, indecision; premeditation
Antonyms short shrift
2
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services <since it was pro bono work, no consideration was made>
Related Words salary, stipend, wage(s); disbursement, expenditure, outlay; rebate, refund; indemnity, recoupment, redress, reparation, restitution; adjustment, settlement; deposit; reimbursement, repayment; prepayment; overpayment; rent, rental
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