1. factors or circumstances that must be thought about when making a decision or judgment
Usage: usually plural
2. careful thought or attention given to something
Usage: usually uncountable in this sense
3. something given or done in return for something else; compensation or reward
Usage: formal or legal context

Examples

• Cost and quality are important considerations when buying a car.
• After careful consideration, the committee decided to approve the proposal.
• The contract requires consideration from both parties to be legally binding.
• We must take environmental considerations into account in our planning.
• She showed great consideration for her elderly neighbor's needs.
• Safety considerations should always come first in construction projects.
• Budget considerations limited the scope of the renovation.
• The judge gave considerable weight to the defendant's personal considerations.