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taken into account

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Definition of taken into accountnext
past participle of take into account
as in considered
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) Taking into account the possibility of stormy weather, we decided to spring for a cabin instead of pitching a tent.

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“Taken into account.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taken%20into%20account. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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