Etymology : Middle English, from Middle French considerer, from Latin considerare to observe, think about, from com- + sider-, sidus heavenly body
Pronunciation : k&n-'si-d&r
Function : verb
Date : 14th century
1. measured, reasonable; thought over carefully. consideredadj.
2. resulting from careful thought; "the paper was well thought out" [syn: reasoned, well thought out(p) ].
3. carefully considered; "a considered opinion" [syn: wise].
4. carefully considered; "a considered opinion" resulting from careful thought; "the paper was well thought out".
5. To fix the mind on, with a view to a careful examination; to think on with care; to ponder; to study; to meditate on.
6. To look at attentively; to observe; to examine.
7. To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.
8. To estimate; to think; to regard; to view.
9. To think seriously; to make examination; to reflect; to deliberate.
10. To hesitate. regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem; "Please consider your family" take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; "Take the case of China"; "Consider the following case" think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient".
11. A considered opinion or act is the result of careful thought. We would hope to be able to give a considered response to the unions' proposals by the end of the year. see also:
consider. a considered opinion, reply, judgment etc is one that you have thought about carefully.