Consideration - Definition

n 1: the process of giving careful thought to something
2: information that should be kept in mind when making a
decision; "another consideration is the time it would take"
[syn: circumstance, condition, consideration]
3: a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting); "consideration of
the traffic problem took more than an hour"
4: kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no
consideration for her feelings" [syn: consideration,
considerateness, thoughtfulness] [ant:
inconsiderateness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness]
5: a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
[syn: retainer, consideration]
6: a considerate and thoughtful act [syn: consideration,
thoughtfulness]