Entry Word: consideration

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something <after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house>

Synonyms debate, deliberation, thought

Related Words cogitation, contemplation, meditation, pondering, rumination; introspection, reflection; agonizing, hesitation, indecision

2 something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services <a consideration paid for legal services> — see payment 2