consideration

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 for work done [syn: {retainer}]

6: a considerate and thoughtful act [syn: {thoughtfulness}]