Meaning

• The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

  "After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

• Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

• The tendency to consider others.

  "Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!"

• A payment or other recompense for something done.

  "Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration."

• A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

• Importance, claim to notice, regard.