take (something) into consideration

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: to think about (something) before one makes a decision or forms an opinion

We will take your experience into consideration when we decide who will get the job.

Results of the study should be taken into consideration before the medication is prescribed to patients.

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That differs from official death tolls for storms that typically only take into consideration immediate deaths in the devastation. —

Justine Calma, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024 Also, viewers must take into consideration the light pollution surrounding them. —

Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Tip: While self-assessing your skills for the new job, take into consideration your ability to manage stressful situations. —

Rosalba Carandente, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 In addition, by allowing credit from the victims, this doesn't take into consideration any other creditors that may lose an opportunity to have their debts satisfied because the cash component is so low. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take (something) into consideration

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