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consideration

noun/kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

definition

the act of thinking something thoroughly before making a decision

example

After serious consideration of the consequences, some terminally ill patients decide not to undergo an operation.

synonyms
examinationthoughtanalysis
word origin — late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare ‘examine’

consideration, enthusiasm, intervention, obligation, resolution: meanings and examples

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  1. consideration · noun/kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/

    the act of thinking something thoroughly before making a decision

    After serious consideration of the consequences, some terminally ill patients decide not to undergo an operation.

    Synonyms: examination, thought, analysis

    Origin: late Middle English: via Old French from Latin consideratio(n-), from considerare ‘examine’

  2. enthusiasm · noun/ɪnˈθuziˌæzəm/

    the strong feeling of enjoyment or interest in something

    ın 1775, Mozart developed an enthusiasm for violin concertos and produced a series of them in a short time.

    Synonyms: eagerness, passion, excitement

    Origin: mid 16th century (in enthusiasm): via late Latin enthusiasmus ‘inspiration, frenzy’ from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthousiazein ‘be inspired or possessed by a god’ (based on theos ‘god’)

  3. intervention · noun/ˌɪn(t)ərˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n/

    involvement in a situation in order to influence what happens

    Government intervention to reduce environmental pollution has become a need in most countries due to lack of laws.

    Synonyms: intrusion, interference, mediation

    Origin: late Middle English: from Latin interventio(n-), from the verb intervenire (see intervene)

  4. obligation · noun/ˌɑbləˈɡeɪʃən/

    something that you have to do as a legal or moral duty

    All government around the world have an obligation to make healthcare knowledge available to citizens.

    Synonyms: duty, responsibility, necessity

    Origin: Middle English (in the sense ‘formal promise’): via Old French from Latin obligatio(n-), from the verb obligare (see oblige)

  5. resolution · noun/ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

    the act of solving a problem or settling a disagreement

    Conflict resolution is a way for two or more people to find a solution to the disagreement they have.

    Synonyms: decision, settlement, solution

    Origin: late Middle English: from Latin resolutio(n-), from resolvere ‘loosen, release’ (see resolve)