consideration

noun

Etymology: From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.

1. The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

   “After much consideration, I have decided to stay.”

   “Consideration of environmental effects is needed when choosing material.”

2. Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

   “Speculations about the possible entire reconstruction of society give the intellectual fare much more to his taste than the more practical and short-run considerations of those who aim at a piecemeal improvement of the existing order.”

3. The tendency to consider others and make allowances for their needs or desires.

   “You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.”

   “Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!”

4. A payment or other recompense for something done.

   “Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.”

   “The firm you dealt with will go to the courts, and the money, being directly traceable, will be held forfeit as no good consideration passed.”

5. 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.

   “In consideration of the performance of B's obligations hereunder, A hereby grants to B's personal license.”

6. Importance or regard; a claim to notice or attention.

   “[...] settled down on a small property he had near Quimper to live for the rest of his days in peace; but the failure of an attorney left him suddenly penniless, and neither he nor his wife was willing to live in penury where they had enjoyed consideration.”

   “Since his findings are without a foundation in data and a sound analysis thereof, they are nothing but wild and empty claims and do not deserve consideration as a contribution to linguistic and historical studies.”