1. The process of giving careful thought to something
   "After much consideration, she decided to accept the job offer"
    
2. Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
   "another consideration is the time it would take";
   - circumstance, condition
    
3. Kind and considerate regard for others
   "he showed no consideration for her feelings";
   - considerateness, thoughtfulness
    
4. A considerate and thoughtful act
   "Her consideration in bringing a meal to her sick neighbour was greatly appreciated";
   - thoughtfulness
    
5. A discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
   "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
    
6. A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
   "The lawyer asked for a consideration to secure her services";
   - retainer

Derived forms: considerations

Type of: benignity, cerebration, discourse, discussion, fee, information, intellection, kindness, mentation [technical], thinking, thought, thought process, treatment

Encyclopedia: Consideration