consideration

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider +‎ -ation. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ Hyphenation: con‧sid‧er‧ation Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === consideration (countable and uncountable, plural considerations) The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition). Synonyms: deliberation, thought; see also Thesaurus:consideration Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision. Synonyms: factor, motive, reason The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires. A payment or other recompense for something done. (law) A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract. Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Middle French == === Noun === consideration f (plural considerations) alternative form of consyderation