n.
1.the process of giving careful thought to something
2.information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
3.a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
4.kind and considerate regard for others
5.a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
6.a considerate and thoughtful act
Idiom of the Day
stand over (someone or something)
to watch someone or something closely, to keep checking someone or something all the time
The father stood over his son to make sure that he was studying for his final exams.