Noun

(en-noun)

(mathematics, uncountable) The act or process of calculating.

(mathematics, countable) The result of calculating.

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, author=Michael Riordan , title=Tackling Infinity , volume=100, issue=1, page=86 , magazine= citation , passage=Some of the most beautiful and thus appealing physical theories, including quantum electrodynamics and quantum gravity, have been dogged for decades by infinities that erupt when theorists try to prod their calculations into new domains. Getting rid of these nagging infinities has probably occupied far more effort than was spent in originating the theories.}}

(countable) Reckoning, estimate.

By my calculation, we should be there by midnight.

(countable) An expectation based on circumstances.

Noun

(en noun)

The thought process of considering, of taking everything into account.

''After much consideration, I have decided to stay.

Something considered as a reason or ground for a (possible) decision.

The tendency to consider others.

''You showed remarkable consideration in giving up your place for your friend.

''Will you noisy children show some consideration and stop your infernal screaming? I'm trying to study!

A payment or other recompense for something done.

''Sure I'll move my car, but only for a consideration .

(legal) A matter of inducement for something promised; something valuable given as recompense for a promise, which causes the promise to become binding as a contract.

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Importance, claim to notice, regard.

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[...] settled down on a small property he had near Quimper to live for the rest of his days in peace; but the failure of an attorney left him suddenly penniless, and neither he nor his wife was willing to live in penury where they had enjoyed consideration .