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con⋅sid⋅er⋅ing

  [kuhn-sid-er-ing]
Use considering in a Sentence
–preposition
1. taking into account; in view of: The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.
–adverb
2. Informal. with all things considered (used only after the statement it modifies): He paints very well, considering.
–conjunction
3. taking into consideration that: Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.
Origin:
consider + -ing 2

con⋅sid⋅er

  [kuhn-sid-er]
–verb (used with object)
1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on: He considered the cost before buying the new car.
2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the story improbable.
3. to think, believe, or suppose: We consider his reply unsatisfactory.
4. to bear in mind; make allowance for: The arrest was justified if you consider his disorderly behavior.
5. to pay attention to; regard: He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.
6. to regard with respect, thoughtfulness, honor, etc.; esteem.
7. to think about (something that one might do, accept, buy, etc.): to consider a job in Guatemala.
8. Obsolete. to view attentively; scrutinize.
9. Obsolete. to recompense or remunerate.
–verb (used without object)
10. to think deliberately or carefully; reflect.
11. to view carefully or thoughtfully.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME consideren (< AF) < L consīderāre to examine, equiv. to con- con- + sīder- (s. of sīdus) star-group, sky (see sidereal ) + -āre inf. suffix

Related forms:
con⋅sid⋅er⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. ponder, deliberate, weigh. See study 1 .
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con·sid·er   (kən-sĭd'ər)   
v.   con·sid·ered, con·sid·er·ing, con·sid·ers

v.   tr.

  1. To think carefully about.

  2. To think or deem to be; regard as. See Usage Note at as1.

  3. To form an opinion about; judge: considers waste to be criminal.

  4. To take into account; bear in mind: Her success is not surprising if you consider her excellent training.

  5. To show consideration for: failed to consider the feelings of others.

  6. To esteem; regard.

  7. To look at thoughtfully.

v.   intr.
To think carefully; reflect: Give me time to consider.

[Middle English consideren, from Old French, from Latin cōnsīderāre : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + sīdus, sīder-, star.]
con·sid'er·er n.
Synonyms: These verbs refer to holding opinions or views that are based on evaluation. Consider suggests objective reflection and reasoning: He considers success to be of little importance.
Deem is more subjective, emphasizing judgment rather than contemplation: The faculty deemed the essay to be acceptable.
Regard often implies a personal attitude: I regard your apology as genuine.
Account and reckon in this sense are literary and imply calculated judgment: "I account no man to be a philosopher who attempts to do more" (John Henry Newman). "I cannot reckon you as an admirer" (Nathaniel Hawthorne).
con·sid·er·ing   (kən-sĭd'ər-ĭng)   
prep.  In view of; taking into consideration: You managed the project well, considering your inexperience. See Usage Note at participle.
adv.   Informal
All things considered: We had a good trip, considering.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

consider 
1375, from O.Fr. considerer, from L. considerare "to look at closely, observe," lit. "to observe the stars," from com- "with" + sidus (gen. sideris) "constellation." Perhaps a metaphor from navigation, but more likely reflecting Roman obsession with divination by astrology. Tucker doubts the connection with sidus, however, since it is "quite inapplicable to desiderare," and suggests derivation instead from the root of Eng. side meaning "stretch, extend," and a sense for the full word of "survey on all sides" or "dwell long upon." Considerable "pretty large" is from 1651; considerate "thoughtful of others" is from 1700.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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