The consideration
Example: The consideration influences final decisions
Definition
"The consideration" refers to the careful thought or attention given to something before making a decision or forming an opinion. It involves evaluating various factors or details that influence final decisions, ensuring that choices are well-informed and deliberate.
Etymology
The word "consideration" originates from the Latin 'consideratio,' meaning 'a looking at closely.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, combining 'consider' (to look at attentively) with the suffix '-ation,' which denotes an action or process. Did you know? The root 'consider' literally means to observe the stars ('con-' together + 'sidus' star), reflecting how ancient people looked to the heavens when making important decisions.
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"The consideration" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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