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Definition of “consideration

consideration (kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃənPronunciation for consideration

Definitions

noun

  1. the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation
  2. See take into consideration
  3. See under consideration
  4. a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision
  5. See on no consideration
  6. thoughtfulness for other people; kindness
  7. payment for a service; recompense; fee
  8. thought resulting from deliberation; opinion
  9. law the promise, object, etc, given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract
  10. estimation; esteem
  11. See in consideration of

Usage examples

  • I think he didn't want to disturb you...' `Glad there's someone who's got some consideration.
    Anthony Masters, CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
  • NET Passport system raise legal issues and therefore require further consideration '.
    Spiked (2002)
  • However, the presence of the Army Ordnance officer suggests that sending a small bomb disposal unit might be under consideration.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • John Love, finance director, noted £4m of the £49m consideration was deferred.
    Glasgow Herald (2001)
  • The US quietly dropped the proposal in 1950, after Congress kept delaying its consideration.
    George Monbiot, THE AGE OF CONSENT (2003)

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