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Collocations for consideration - noun

1. careful thought about sth

ADJECTIVE

careful, detailed, full, serious
After careful consideration, I have decided to resign.
What is needed is a full consideration of the dilemma.
adequate, due, proper, sufficient (esp. BrE)
further
His argument deserves further consideration.
thoughtful
Both options require thoughtful consideration of the costs.
critical
The final issue was devoted to critical considerations of individual writers.
special, urgent (esp. BrE)
active

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VERB + consideration

give sth, take sth into
We will give your proposals serious consideration.
You must take the size of the room into consideration.
deserve, merit, warrant
Several limitations of this study merit consideration.
need, require
receive

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PREPOSITION

after consideration
After due consideration, it was decided not to offer her the job.
for sb's consideration
I enclose the report for your consideration.
in consideration of (= as payment for sth), on consideration
On consideration, we have decided not to come.
under consideration
proposals under active consideration

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2. thinking about other people's wishes and feelings

VERB + consideration

have
You have no consideration for me, nor for anyone else.
show sb, treat sb with
She showed little consideration for the beginners.

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PREPOSITION

out of consideration
He did it out of consideration for his daughter.
consideration for

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3. sth you think about when deciding sth

ADJECTIVE

important, key, main, major
Pricing and product availability are key consideration to users.
overriding, paramount, primary, prime
Hawtrey had argued that there were two primary considerations for monetary policy.
minor, secondary
Health concerns were a secondary consideration to the reformers.
additional
Here are a few additional considerations that may help in making the correct decision.
aesthetic, commercial, cost, economic, environmental, ethical, financial, health, legal, moral, personal, political, practical, pragmatic, safety, security, strategic, theoretical
Cost considerations are normally secondary to such issues as how effective each method will be.
based on both theoretical considerations and experimental data
The project was driven by the most pragmatic considerations.

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VERB + consideration

be
Taxes are a major consideration when thinking about selling or buying a house.
take account of (esp. BrE), take into account
There are several important safety considerations that must be taken into account.

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PHRASES

to be worth consideration
The new software offers some features worth consideration.

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