consideration (noun)
1: the process of giving careful thought to something
2: information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; "another consideration is the time it would take" [syn: circumstance, condition]
3: a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting); "consideration of the traffic problem took more than an hour"
4: kind and considerate regard for others; "he showed no consideration for her feelings" [syn: considerateness, thoughtfulness] [ant: inconsideration, inconsideration]
5: a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone [syn: retainer]
6: a considerate and thoughtful act [syn: thoughtfulness]