Considerations - English meaning

noun

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Statistical analysis

noun

Notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important.

Usage examples:

He drew attention to three spelling mistakes

noun

The act of directing the mind to listen, see, or understand; notice

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In order to learn anything, you have to pay attention., it’s hard to command the attention of 23 ei…

noun

Written on an envelope or at the top of a letter to show who should read it

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Letters should be marked for the attention of jane mills.

noun

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation.

Usage examples:

Sorry, did i interrupt your cogitation?

noun

The act of thinking very carefully about a subject, or the thoughts themselves

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After some cogitation, she decided to say nothing., he was fully occupied with his own cogitations …

noun

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

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The road is too busy for leisurely contemplation of the scenery

noun

Serious and quiet thought for a period of time

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She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation., the nuns have an hour for silent contemp…

noun

Long and careful consideration or discussion.

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After much deliberation we arrived at a compromise

noun

Considering or discussing something

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[ u ] after much deliberation, she decided to accept their offer.

noun

The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

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The committee acts as a forum for discussion

noun

A detailed inspection or study.

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An examination of marketing behaviour

noun

The act or process of carefully looking at someone or something to learn about its condition or to discover facts

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[ c ] you have to have a physical examination/exam in order to get life insurance., [ u ] the evide…

noun

The process of checking something carefully in order to discover new information or prove particular facts

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Examination of sth the review includes a detailed examination of city records., close/comprehensive…

verb

Pay attention to; take notice of.

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He should have heeded the warnings

noun

Careful attention.

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If he heard, he paid no heed

noun

Careful examination or scrutiny.

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On closer inspection it looked like a fossil

noun

The act of looking at something carefully in order to discover information

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[ u ] at first she suspected that the letter was a forgery, but on closer inspection (= looked at m…

noun

The act of looking at something carefully to check its quality or condition

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Carry out/make an inspection normally you will carry out an inspection of the goods as soon as poss…

noun

The action or practice of meditating.

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A life of meditation

noun

The act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed

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Prayer and meditation, she practises meditation., let us spend a few moments in quiet meditation., …

verb

Think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.

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She began to mull over the various possibilities

verb

Warm (an alcoholic drink, especially wine) and add sugar and spices to it.

Usage examples:

A saucepan on the stove works just fine since we don't mull the cider for very long

noun

A headstall or bridle for a horse.

noun

A period of reflection or thought.

Usage examples:

His musings were interrupted by the sound of the telephone

adjective

Characterized by reflection or deep thought.

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The sad musing gaze

verb

Be absorbed in thought.

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He was musing on the problems he faced

noun

The fact of observing or paying attention to something.

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Their silence did not escape my notice

verb

Become aware of.

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He noticed the youths behaving suspiciously

verb

To see or become conscious of something or someone

Usage examples:

I noticed a crack in the ceiling., mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice., [ + (that) …

verb

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Usage examples:

I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion

verb

Present participle of ponder

Usage examples:

She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.

noun

The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

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The reflection of light

noun

Something that shows, expresses, or is a sign of something

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Their finely decorated home is a reflection of their good taste., the team’s losses of late seem to…

verb

Consider or think of in a specified way.

Usage examples:

She regarded london as her base

noun

Attention to or concern for something.

Usage examples:

The court must have regard to the principle of welfare

verb

To consider or think about something in a particular way, or to look carefully at someone or something

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Laura is highly regarded by her colleagues., the dog regarded me with suspicion as i approached the…

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

noun

A deep or considered thought about something.

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Philosophical ruminations about life and humanity

noun

The act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something

noun

Critical observation or examination.

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The policy came under scrutiny last month

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something

Usage examples:

Will the candidates stand up under all that scrutiny?

noun

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

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Be subjected to/come under scrutiny the figures are likely to come under close scrutiny.

noun

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

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Maggie had a sudden thought

verb

Past and past participle of think.

verb

Have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

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She thought that nothing would be the same again