consideration

  • (noun): The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).
  • (noun): Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.
  • (noun): The tendency to consider others.
  • (noun): A payment or other recompense for something done.
  • (noun): 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.
  • (noun): Importance, claim to notice, regard.
  • After much consideration, I have decided to stay.
  • Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!
  • Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.