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A considered decision is one that you have carefully thought about for a long time. Choosing what college you will attend should be a considered decision.
To consider something is a verb that means to observe it, or to look at it from many angles. If something has been considered, it has been carefully evaluated. You might have a considered response to an invitation to the prom, weighing the pros and cons of the prom date. A considered opinion is one that you have reached over time.
Definitions of considered
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adjective
carefully weighed“a considered opinion”
Synonyms: advised, well-advisedhaving the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
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This shows grade level based on the word's complexity. / kənˈsɪd ər / to think carefully about, especially 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.
Obsolete. to view attentively; scrutinize.
Obsolete. to recompense or remunerate.
verb (used without object)
to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.
to view carefully or thoughtfully.
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First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English consideren (from Anglo-French ) from Latin consīderāre “to examine,” equivalent to con-con- + sīder- (stem of sīdus) “star-group, sky” (see sidereal) + -āre infinitive suffix
con·sid·er·er, nounpre·con·sid·er, verb (used with object)
conservatorium, conservatorship, conservatory, conserve, Consett, consider, considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration
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Consider means to think carefully about something, to deem one thing as being another, or to believe something. Consider has several other senses as a verb. When you are considering something, you are thinking very hard and very seriously about it, especially when you have to make a decision. The act of considering or something that is considered is called consideration. Consider also means to regard one thing as being another. For example, modern scientists no longer consider Pluto to be a planet. Often, this sense of consider is based on a person’s opinion or beliefs rather than facts. However, it is possible that this sense of consider is based on science or truth, as with Pluto (sorry, Pluto fans!). Consider also means to think or believe something.
The first records of consider come from around 1350. It ultimately comes from Latin verb consīderāre, meaning “to inspect closely.”
Consider is a very common word that often means to think carefully about something or to believe an opinion or idea.
I've considered my options & I've respectfully decided not to get out of bed & go to school in the morning
— Claire Sandy (@claire_olivia_) March 27, 2017
Real leaders know they should consider the opinions of all members of their teams; this builds trust and gets to the best outcome for all.
— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) April 26, 2017
I don't know about you, but I consider Metallica speed metal. Apparently, Spotify doesn't agree.
— Gregory Wagner (@gmwagner) January 3, 2020
Is consider used correctly in the following sentence?
I always carefully consider all of my options before choosing what to do.
acknowledge, contemplate, deal with, examine, favor, grant, recognize, regard, scrutinize, see, study, analyze, believe, deem, feel, hold, respect, think, view, cogitate
For example, the models would consider an advertiser’s TV advertising as a whole rather than break it down at the specific network level.
The ruling also comes as governors and mayors consider whether to renew or reinstate some restrictions this fall and winter, when a potential surge in coronavirus cases may coincide with flu season.
If you’re not in a high-risk group or household, consider doing your part by signing up to work the polls yourself.
Before the ACA, insurance companies could consider a person’s health status when determining premiums, sometimes making coverage unaffordable or even unavailable if a person was already sick with a problem that required expensive treatment.
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But consider how citizens here in the States are now being arrested for posting threatening messages aimed at police on Facebook.
That is a distinction with a sociological difference—for many, an uncomfortable one to consider.
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We knew that many academics today would consider our mission naïve.
Consider, too, that in this digital age, making something public is not only easier but has greater reach.
These young adults have voluntarily checked out of a political system they consider corrupt and dysfunctional.
Women generally consider consequences in love, seldom in resentment.
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Entrez donc, 'tis the work of one of your compatriots; and here, though a heretic, you may consider yourself on English ground.
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Election of representatives from New York to consider the federal constitution held.
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It is a very common error to consider these deposits as evidence of excessive excretion.
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But consider what it will be when the system is adopted on a more comprehensive scale.
(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 opinionI consider him a fool to have regard for; respectconsider your mother's feelings to look at; regardhe considered her face (may take a clause as object) to bear in mind as possible or acceptablewhen buying a car consider this make to describe or discussin this programme we consider the traffic problem (may take a clause as object) to keep in mind and make allowances (for)consider his childhood
C14: from Latin consīderāre to inspect closely, literally: to observe the stars, from sīdus star
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