consideration

1 a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house Synonyms account, advisement, debate, deliberation, reflection, study, thought Related Words cogitation, contemplation, meditation, pondering, rumination; introspection; agonizing, hesitation, indecision; premeditation Antonyms 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 Synonyms compensation, payment, pay, recompense, remittance, remuneration, requitalRelated Words salary, stipend, wage(s); disbursement, expenditure, outlay; rebate, refund; indemnity, recoupment, redress, reparation, restitution; adjustment, settlement; deposit; reimbursement, repayment; prepayment; overpayment; rent, rental