con·sid·er·able
kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl 
-ˈsi-drə-bəl
1
: worth consideration : significant
a considerable artist
2
: large in extent or degree
a considerable number
She was in considerable pain.
The trial attracted considerable public attention.
: a considerable amount, degree, or extent
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Examples of considerable in a Sentence
Adjective
We received a considerable number of complaints.
She was in considerable pain.
We have already wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
The murder trial attracted considerable public attention.
Damage to the vehicle was considerable.
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
However, there’s considerable uncertainty around how tariffs might be implemented, including the countries and products that are targeted.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021
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Adjective
Nike's valuation is low From a valuation perspective, Nike's current price appears to have reflected a considerable degree of pessimism.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
However, there’s considerable uncertainty around how tariffs might be implemented, including the countries and products that are targeted.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
But the mist remained thick, the swell considerable, and the Australian warmth had given way to Antarctic chill.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considerable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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