consideration
/kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən/ (ame, mw)
consideration — noun
1. the act of giving your full attention to a matter over a period of time, weighin
the act of giving your full attention to a matter over a period of time, weighing the pros and cons before reaching a conclusion or making a choice
Erik's proposal received careful consideration from the management team.
collocation: careful consideration
After long consideration, the Tanaka family decided to sell their old house.
adverbial clause: After long consideration
The new safety policy is under consideration by the hospital board.
This matter deserves serious consideration before any changes are made.
Noor gave the job offer several weeks of consideration before replying.
- thought
more general; any mental activity rather than focused analysis
- deliberation
implies a slower, more formal process, often in a group setting
- reflection
suggests quiet, calm thinking, often looking back at past events
文法句型
give + something + consideration
under + consideration
receive + consideration
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. Commonly appears in the fixed phrases 'under consideration' (still being thought about) and 'for consideration' (to be thought about).
常見錯誤
2. a specific fact, situation, or subject you are required to weigh up or keep in m
a specific fact, situation, or subject you are required to weigh up or keep in mind while you judge something or form a plan or opinion
Cost was the main consideration when Anjali chose her new apartment.
pattern: [noun] + be + the main consideration
Safety is a key consideration for parents buying children's toys.
collocation: key consideration
Several practical considerations led the team to cancel the outdoor event.
The school's reputation was an important consideration for Jason and his wife.
Budget considerations forced the organisers to reduce the number of guests.
文法句型
[adjective] + consideration
consideration in + [noun phrase]
[noun phrase] + be + a + consideration
用法筆記
Countable in this sense. Frequently modified by adjectives such as 'important', 'key', 'major', 'practical', 'economic'. Often appears as the subject of a sentence (e.g., 'Cost is a consideration').
常見錯誤
3. the act of including a specific fact or piece of information when you make a dec
the act of including a specific fact or piece of information when you make a decision or form a judgement, so that it influences your final choice
Taking the weather into consideration, Indra decided to move the party indoors.
pattern: take + something + into consideration
The judge took the defendant's age into consideration before passing sentence.
In consideration of her ten years of service, the company gave Yasmin a special award.
The architect's design took the local climate fully into consideration.
Hui's years of experience were taken into consideration during the hiring process.
文法句型
take + something + into consideration
in consideration of + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
Not used as a standalone noun. Nearly always appears in the fixed patterns 'take something into consideration' or 'in consideration of something'. The passive form 'something is taken into consideration' is very common in formal writing.
常見錯誤
4. kind and thoughtful behaviour that shows you care about the feelings, wishes, or
kind and thoughtful behaviour that shows you care about the feelings, wishes, or needs of other people
Talia showed great consideration by driving her elderly neighbour to the clinic.
pattern: show + consideration
Lucas had no consideration for other people's feelings when he made that remark.
Turning down your music late at night is a simple act of consideration.
The hotel staff treated every guest with warmth and consideration.
Out of consideration for the children, the party was moved to an earlier time.
- thoughtfulness
very close in meaning; emphasises deliberate, pre-planned kindness
- kindness
broader; covers any generous or helpful act, not just thoughtfulness
- regard
more formal; implies respect combined with care
- disregard
complete lack of attention to others' needs
- thoughtlessness
acting without considering how it affects others
- selfishness
prioritising one's own needs over others'
文法句型
show + consideration + for/to
out of consideration + for
with + consideration
用法筆記
Uncountable. Often used in negative constructions ('no consideration for', 'without consideration') to criticise selfish behaviour. The adjective form is 'considerate'.
5. an amount of money someone receives in exchange for doing a piece of work or pro
an amount of money someone receives in exchange for doing a piece of work or providing a favour, often modest in size compared with the true value
The artist received a small consideration for allowing her work to be displayed.
collocation: small consideration
For a modest consideration, the porter carried their bags up to the hotel room.
pattern: for a [adjective] consideration
The consultant agreed to review the documents for a consideration of five hundred dollars.
In some rural areas, farmers pay a nominal consideration for water access rights.
The landlord asked for a token consideration from the tenant for late payment.
- payment
general term for any money given; less formal and less specific than 'consideration'
- fee
a set charge for a professional service
- compensation
payment for loss, damage, or effort; often larger in amount
- remuneration
formal; payment for work done
文法句型
for a + [adjective] + consideration
用法筆記
Formal register. Common in legal and commercial contexts. Often paired with adjectives like 'small', 'nominal', 'token', or 'modest' to emphasise that the amount is not the full market price. In contract law, 'consideration' has a specific technical meaning (something of value exchanged between parties).