Complete Definition of "consideration"

see|considération
English

Pronunciation
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:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪ��n|-eɪ��n

Noun
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  1. The process of considering.

#: After much consideration, I have decided to stay.

  1. The tendency to consider others.

#: You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.

  1. A payment for something done.

#: Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration.

  1. context|law 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.

Related terms
consider
considerate

Translations
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trans-top|The process of considering
Finnish: harkinta, harkitseminen
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Portuguese: consideração f
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trans-top|The tendency to consider others
Finnish: hienotunteisuus, huomaavaisuus
Hebrew: �ת�ש��ת (hitkhashvut) f
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Portuguese: consideração f
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trans-top|A payment for something done
Finnish: korvaus, palkkio, maksu
Hebrew: ת��ר�
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