- in view of
- informal all in all; taking into account the circumstances: it's not bad considering
- (subordinating) in view of the fact that
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con•sid•er•ing /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/USA pronunciation
prep.
adv.
conj.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026- taking into account;
in view of: The campaign was a success, considering the lack of money.
adv.
- Informal Terms(used after a statement) with all facts or circumstances being considered:He paints very well, considering (= He paints well, if you consider all the facts).
conj.
- (used before a clause): If one takes into consideration the fact that:Considering they are newcomers, they've accomplished a lot.
con•sid•er /kənˈsɪdɚ/USA pronunciation
v.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to think carefully or seriously about;
contemplate;
ponder: [~ + object]The committee is considering its next move.[no object]The salesman gave us no time to consider.[~ + verb-ing (+ object)]He considered taking a new job. - to think of or believe (something) to be a certain way;
have an opinion about: [~ + object (+ as) + adjective][not: be + ~-ing]I consider the matter (as) settled.[~ + object + noun]I consider him a first-rate mechanic. - [~ + object] to bear in mind;
make allowance for: Her behavior was justified if you consider her reasons. - to treat with thoughtfulness;
show consideration for:[~ + object]to consider other people's feelings.
- consider is a verb, considerate and considerable are adjectives, consideration is a noun:I consider him a friend. He is a considerate gentleman. They have considerable wealth. After some consideration, I decided to quit my job.
con•sid•er•ing
(kən sid′ər ing),USA pronunciation prep.
adv.
conj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- taking into account;
in view of:The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.
adv.
- Informal Termswith all things considered (used only after the statement it modifies):He paints very well, considering.
conj.
- taking into consideration that:Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.
- consider + -ing2
con•sid•er
(kən sid′ər),USA pronunciation v.t.
v.i.
con•sid′er•er, n.
- to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision;
contemplate;
reflect on:He considered the cost before buying the new car. - to regard as or deem to be:I consider the story improbable.
- to think, believe, or suppose:We consider his reply unsatisfactory.
- to bear in mind;
make allowance for:The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior. - to pay attention to;
regard:He considered the man for some time before speaking to him. - to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.;
esteem. - to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.):to consider a job in Guatemala.
- [Obs.]to view attentively;
scrutinize. - [Obs.]to recompense or remunerate.
v.i.
- to think deliberately or carefully;
reflect. - to view carefully or thoughtfully.
- Latin consīderāre to examine, equivalent. to con- con- + sīder- (stem of sīdus) star-group, sky (see sidereal) + -āre infinitive suffix
- Anglo-French)
- Middle English consideren (1350–1400
- 1. ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study 1.
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considering /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/ prep
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consider /kənˈsɪdə/ vb (mainly tr)
- (also intr) to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc); contemplate
- (may take a clause as object) to judge, deem, or have as an opinion: I consider him a fool
- to have regard for; respect: consider your mother's feelings
- to look at; regard: he considered her face
- (may take a clause as object) to bear in mind as possible or acceptable: when buying a car consider this make
- to describe or discuss
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