HyperDic: consideration

English > 6 senses of the word consideration:
NOUNcognitionconsiderationthe process of giving careful thought to something
cognitionconsideration, circumstance, conditioninformation that should be kept in mind when making a decision
communicationconsiderationa discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
attributeconsideration, considerateness, thoughtfulnesskind and considerate regard / regard for others
possessionconsideration, retainera fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
actconsideration, thoughtfulnessa considerate and thoughtful act
consideration > pronunciation
Soundskahnsih.derey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > consideration: 6 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe process of giving careful thought to something.
Narrowercontemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulnessA calm, lengthy, intent consideration
deliberation, weighing, advisementCareful consideration
explorationA systematic consideration
Broaderthinking, thought, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentationThe process of using your mind to consider something carefully
Spanishconsideración, reflexión
Catalanconsideració, reflexió
Verbsconsiderjudge or regard
considerthink about carefully
considergive careful consideration to
considerlook at carefully
English > consideration: 6 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningInformation that should be kept in mind when making a decision.
Example"another consideration is the time it would take"
Synonymscircumstance, condition
NarrowerjustificationSomething (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable / reasonable or necessary
mitigating circumstance(law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense
Broaderinformationknowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
Spanishcircunstancia, condición, consideración
Catalancircumstància, condició, consideració
Verbsconsidertake into consideration for exemplifying purposes
considershow consideration for
considergive careful consideration to
English > consideration: 6 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA discussion of a topic (as in a meeting).
Example"consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
NarrowerreconsiderationA consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
Broaderdiscussion, treatment, discourseAn extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Spanishconsideración
Catalanconsideració
Verbsconsiderjudge or regard
considerthink about carefully
considergive careful consideration to
English > consideration: 6 senses > noun 4, attribute
Meaningkind and considerate regard / regard for others.
Example"he showed no consideration for her feelings"
Synonymsconsiderateness, thoughtfulness
NarrowerattentivenessThe trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others
tact, tactfulnessconsideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
BroaderkindnessThe quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
Oppositeinconsideration, inconsiderateness, thoughtlessnessThe quality of failing to be considerate of others
Spanishatención, consideración, miramiento
Catalanatenció, consideració, sol·licitud
Verbsconsiderregard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem
English > consideration: 6 senses > noun 5, possession
MeaningA fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone.
Synonymretainer
Narrowerquid pro quo, quidSomething for something
BroaderfeeA fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
Spanishcausa contractual, contrapartida, prestación, remuneración, retribución
Catalancontrapartida, contraprestació
English > consideration: 6 senses > noun 6, act
MeaningA considerate and thoughtful act.
Synonymthoughtfulness
Broaderkindness, benignityA kind act
Verbsconsiderregard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem

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