consideration

Noun
  1. The process of giving careful thought to something (synset 105792836)
    is a type of: cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
    subtypes:
  2. Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision (synset 105831106)
    "another consideration is the time it would take"
    is a type of: information - knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
    subtypes:
    • justification - something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
    • mitigating circumstance - (law) a circumstance that does not exonerate a person but which reduces the penalty associated with the offense
    same as: circumstance, condition
  3. A discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) (synset 107153623)
    "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
    is a type of: discourse, discussion, treatment - an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
    subtypes: reconsideration - a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
  4. Kind and considerate regard for others (synset 104848589)
    "he showed no consideration for her feelings"
    is a type of: kindness - the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
    subtypes:
    • attentiveness - the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others
    • tact, tactfulness - consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
    same as: considerateness, thoughtfulness
  5. A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone (synset 113344335)
    is a type of: fee - a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
    subtypes: quid, quid pro quo - something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises
    same as: retainer
  6. A considerate and thoughtful act (synset 101232282)
    is a type of: benignity, kindness - a kind act
    same as: thoughtfulness

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