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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The next iteration of the lodge will have to take into consideration fire resilience, because of the increasingly hot and dry climate that contributed to the Dragon Bravo fire. Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The important aspects to take into consideration are the refresh rate and the resolution — both of which can affect the visual quality of gaming consoles. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025 Mayfield wants council to slow down on approvals and take into consideration what’s being built in the area without a rezoning process. Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025 There are several factors most people, including myself, take into consideration when deciding to buy a vehicle. Jimmy Camp, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 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 23 Aug. 2025.

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