considerationnoun/kənˌsɪd.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

• 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

  lawA 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.

  • Money was of no consideration there.
  • [...] 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.