[kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- careful thought, typically over a period of time
(e.g: your case needs very careful investigation and consideration)

- a payment or reward
(e.g: you can buy the books for a small consideration)

- importance; esteem


Phrases:
- in consideration of
- take into consideration
- under consideration

Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare ‘examine’