considering

UK /kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ US /kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

noun 1adv 1prep 1

Definitions

noun

Consideration.

This respite shook / The bosom of my conscience, enter'd me, / Yea, with a splitting power, and made to tremble / The region of my breast; which forced such way, / That many mazed considerings did throng / And press'd in with this caution.

adv

Given the circumstances; all in all; all things considered.

Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering.

prep

Taking into account.

Considering the extent of his crimes, he was given a surprisingly short sentence.

Collocations

ADJ.

bad, changing, mental, patient, together, trying, vigorous, worthwhile

We're considering changing the office layout to make it more productive.

VERB + CONSIDERING

am, begin, deserves, doing, look, looks, plan, worth

I'm considering taking a gap year before starting university next fall.

CONSIDERING + NOUN

admission, america, concept, extent, life, violence

Considering the extent of the damage, we'll need to close the store for at least two weeks.

PREP.

in, out, out, with, with

In considering the options, we decided to stay with our original plan.

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Idioms & Phrases

considering cap

An imaginary hat worn to aid careful thought or deliberation.

Example Bank

Wiktionary

Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering.

Wiktionary

Considering the extent of his crimes, he was given a surprisingly short sentence.

Wiktionary

I am considering how to settle the matter.

Tatoeba · #22324

Tom did well considering his age.

Tatoeba · #37046

The plan is worth considering.

Tatoeba · #48525

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, considering is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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