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| AB2 |
abbreviation of "Assembly Bill," in the U.S., a proposed law in consideration by a state assembly. |
| advisedly |
after careful consideration or deliberation. |
| advisement |
careful consideration. |
| allow for |
to take into consideration; make provision for. |
| appertain |
to belong or be related as an attribute, accompaniment, consideration, or the like; pertain (usu. fol. by "to"). |
| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by an arbiter. [1/2 definitions] |
| attention |
notice or consideration. [1/4 definitions] |
| attn. |
abbreviation of "attention," consideration or notice (usu. used beneath an address on an envelope to refer to a specific individual, department, or the like, to whom the envelope should be delivered upon receipt). |
| call |
to bring under review or consideration. [1/22 definitions] |
| careless |
marked or caused by lack of forethought or consideration. [1/5 definitions] |
| circumspect |
characterized by prudent consideration of circumstances or consequences; discreet; cautious. |
| cogitate |
to give careful consideration to; think over. [1/2 definitions] |
| concept |
a distinct, novel idea that has been arrived at through consideration. [1/2 definitions] |
| courtesy |
politeness, good manners, or consideration for other people. [1/3 definitions] |
| deliberation |
(often pl.) careful consideration of an issue, as through formal discussion. [1/3 definitions] |
| discount |
to take into consideration beforehand; anticipate. [1/12 definitions] |
| dismiss |
to reject as a matter of consideration. [1/4 definitions] |
| disregard |
lack of attention, proper consideration, or respect. [1/3 definitions] |
| eliminate |
to remove from consideration. [1/3 definitions] |
| figure |
(informal) to believe or conclude after consideration. [1/16 definitions] |
| figure on |
to take (something) into consideration; expect; plan for. |
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