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
prelude to (something)
an event that comes before and signals another event
The strong wind was a prelude to the large storm that would soon follow.