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]
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: considerateness, thoughtfulness]
[ant: inconsideration, inconsideration]
5: a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
[syn: retainer]
6: a considerate and thoughtful act [syn: thoughtfulness]