considerations
considerations — noun
- considerationssingular
- considerationsesplural
1. the mental act of examining a matter with serious attention before reaching a co
the mental act of examining a matter with serious attention before reaching a conclusion
After long consideration, the Watanabe family decided to turn down the transfer offer.
The plan is still under consideration by the city council.
collocation: under consideration (being thought about)
Your proposal deserves serious consideration before the board votes on it.
Lukas gave the matter careful consideration before writing his response.
- thought
more general; can refer to any mental activity
- deliberation
more formal; suggests long, careful discussion
- reflection
focuses on quiet, personal thinking rather than group discussion
- neglect
failure to give proper attention to something
用法筆記
Often used in the phrases 'under consideration', 'for consideration', and 'give consideration to'.
常見錯誤
2. each item or point that you weigh up when deciding what to do
each item or point that you weigh up when deciding what to do
Cost is always a major consideration when choosing a place to live.
Safety considerations led the school to install new locks on every door.
common pattern: [noun] considerations — e.g. safety, budget, environmental
Ava weighed several considerations before accepting the job in Seoul.
Time and budget are key considerations in any construction project.
用法筆記
Frequently followed by a prepositional phrase with 'for' or 'in': 'considerations for the future', 'considerations in planning'.
常見錯誤
3. the act of including a particular fact or situation in your thinking when reachi
the act of including a particular fact or situation in your thinking when reaching a decision
The judge took into consideration the fact that it was the driver's first offense.
pattern: take into consideration + that-clause / noun phrase
In consideration of fifteen years of service, the company granted Yumi extra paid leave.
pattern: in consideration of (formal: because of / taking account of)
The new policy was written with due consideration for the needs of elderly residents.
Hassan offered a discount in consideration of the customer's long-standing loyalty.
- disregard
the act of ignoring something that should be considered
文法句型
in consideration of + noun
take into consideration + noun
用法筆記
Used in fixed prepositional phrases: 'in consideration of' (formal, meaning 'because of' or 'taking into account') and 'with consideration for'.
常見錯誤
4. kind and thoughtful behaviour that shows care for other people's feelings, wishe
kind and thoughtful behaviour that shows care for other people's feelings, wishes, or needs
The night-shift nurse showed great consideration for the elderly patient's comfort.
Out of consideration for the neighbours, João kept his guitar quiet after ten.
pattern: out of consideration for (motivation for being kind)
It would show a lack of consideration if you arrived without telling anyone first.
Asher thanked his host for her consideration in preparing a special vegetarian meal.
- thoughtfulness
very similar meaning but less formal
- kindness
broader; can describe generous actions beyond just being considerate
- respect
focuses on treating someone as important rather than caring about their feelings
- disregard
lack of attention to others' feelings
- selfishness
focusing only on one's own needs
用法筆記
Commonly appears with prepositions 'for' and 'toward': 'consideration for others', 'consideration toward guests'. The opposite idea is expressed as 'lack of consideration' or 'no consideration for'.
常見錯誤
5. an amount of money paid to someone for a service they have provided or as compen
an amount of money paid to someone for a service they have provided or as compensation for something
The consultant received a modest consideration for her work on the marketing study.
In exchange for the music rights, the publisher paid a financial consideration to the composer.
formal register: 'financial consideration' = payment
The contract states that no further consideration will be paid after the project is finished.
For a small consideration, the gardener agreed to look after the garden twice a week.
- payment
more common in everyday English
- fee
a fixed payment for a professional service
- compensation
money paid as a reward or to make up for loss or effort
用法筆記
Restricted to formal, legal, or semi-legal contexts. In everyday conversation, 'payment', 'fee', or 'charge' are preferred. In contract law, 'consideration' has a specific technical meaning as something of value exchanged between parties.