Meaning & use
consideration
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careful thought about something, or thoughtful concern for the feelings of others
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After much consideration, she decided to accept the job offer.
Please show some consideration for your neighbors and lower the music at night.
A note on using this word
In legal and business contexts, 'consideration' has a specific meaning: something of value exchanged as part of a contract.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
thoughtlessness
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