take (something) into consideration
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: to think about (something) before one makes a decision or forms an opinion
We will take your experience into consideration when we decide who will get the job.
Results of the study should be taken into consideration before the medication is prescribed to patients.
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Your treatment plan will be unique to you and should take into consideration your age, weight, lifestyle, health history, culture, and economics.
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Matchmakers at the agency must collect a wide variety of information to take into consideration, such as lifestyle choices and politics, parenting preferences, age ranges and other aspects of life such as smoking, drinking and tattoos.
—Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
The right sofa isn’t all about size and proportions, but should take into consideration lifestyle needs as well.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Drug coverage Focusing just on premiums does not take into consideration an individual’s unique drug regimen.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 24 July 2025
Matchmakers at the agency must collect a wide variety of information to take into consideration, such as lifestyle choices and politics, parenting preferences, age ranges and other aspects of life such as smoking, drinking and tattoos.
—Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
The right sofa isn’t all about size and proportions, but should take into consideration lifestyle needs as well.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Drug coverage Focusing just on premiums does not take into consideration an individual’s unique drug regimen.
—Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for take (something) into consideration
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“Take (something) into consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28something%29%20into%20consideration. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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