considering

1. To think about seriously.

   Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.

2. To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
3. To think of doing.

   I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.

4. (ditransitive) To assign some quality to.

   Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.

5. To look at attentively.

   She sat there for a moment, considering him.

6. To take up as an example.

   Consider a triangle having three equal sides.

7. (parliamentary procedure) To debate (or dispose of) a motion.

   This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.

8. To have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect.

   He never seems to consider the feelings of others.

noun

Consideration.

1. Given the circumstances.

   Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering.

1. Taking into account.

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