Consideration (Noun)
Meaning 1
Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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- The lawyer required a consideration of $5,000 to take on the case and represent the client in court.
- The consultant charged a consideration of $2,000 per month to be on retainer and provide advice as needed.
- The public relations firm demanded a consideration of $10,000 upfront to represent the company and manage its image.
- The doctor required a consideration of $1,000 per year to be on call and provide medical services to the company's employees.
- The architect charged a consideration of $5,000 to be on retainer and provide design services as needed for the company's construction projects.
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Meaning 3
Kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no consideration for her feelings".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 4
A considerate and thoughtful act.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 5
The process of giving careful thought to something.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A discussion of a topic (as in a meeting); "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.