kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən
plural considerations
1
: careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about
You should give some serious consideration to your retirement plans.
After careful consideration, he agreed to their requests.
Her suggestion is still under consideration by the committee. [=the people on the committee are still thinking about and discussing her suggestion]
2
: a desire to avoid doing something that will make another person sad, upset, angry, etc.
Show/have some consideration and turn down that radio.
—often + forHe has no consideration for her feelings.
Out of consideration for the victim's family, no photos will be shown.
3
: something that you think about when you make a choice or decision
Finding a house close to work was an important consideration for them.
Economic/practical considerations forced her to delay her education.
The tent weighs 10 pounds, which is no small consideration [=which is something that is important to think about] when you're going to be hiking.
4
formal
: payment for something
—usually singular
She offered to do the job for a small consideration.
He charged a small fee in consideration of [=as payment for] his many services.
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/consideration. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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