under consideration

1. Being thought about or discussed, as in Your application is under consideration; we'll let you know next week. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.

Example Sentences

In May, the chief executive of the local tourist agency told Spectrum News that a gondola was one of the transit options under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times

Bradley would have been under consideration whoever was in charge, having finished 11th in the qualifying table.

From BBC

As I wrote in 2005, when the idea of allowing Social Security to invest its trust fund in equities was under consideration again, the potential for conflicts of interest is inescapable.

From Los Angeles Times

"Options for the way forward with the site, including further appointments to the board, are under consideration," he added.

From BBC

Tests for conditions like dementia are also under consideration.

From BBC

Related Words

• contemporary 
• modern