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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In addition to sourcing members from a range of categories, the member selection process should take into consideration several individual criteria to ensure the board is well-rounded and capable of providing valuable insights and guidance. Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Your treatment plan will be unique to you and should take into consideration your age, weight, lifestyle, health history, culture, and economics. Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for take (something) into consideration 

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“Take (something) into consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28something%29%20into%20consideration. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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