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

Derived forms: considerations

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

Encyclopedia: Consideration