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Synonyms 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
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- 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
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The first known use of consideration was in the 14th century
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