under consideration vs on consideration

Both 'under consideration' and 'on consideration' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Under consideration' is commonly used to indicate that something is being thought about or reviewed, while 'on consideration' is less common and may be used to mean 'after considering something.'

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under consideration

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is being thought about or reviewed.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is being considered or reviewed. It is often used in formal contexts, such as business meetings or decision-making processes.

Examples:

Your application is currently under consideration.
The proposal is under consideration by the board of directors.
The new policy is under consideration for implementation.
The project is under consideration for funding.
The options are under consideration and a decision will be made soon.

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Column 1: quantities produced in thousand tonnes over the period under consideration (year).
During the period under consideration, DPLP only once resorted to a State guarantee.
The proposal under consideration ought in principle to be viewed positively by our committee.
The Commission would therefore not be entitled to treat the measure under consideration as new aid.
It is under consideration for the time being.
More projects are currently under consideration in the Council.
There are about 8,400 8-digit products exported by each of the four European countries under consideration.
The specific sample preparation procedures used for the products under consideration shall follow internationally accepted guidelines.
Competent authorities should assess whether being a supervised person is relevant for the acceptance of the particular market practice under consideration.
There are many satisfactory specific sample preparation procedures which may be used for the products under consideration.
The request is under consideration, commissioner.
Further assistance for Bougainville is under consideration.
These lines are under consideration for interoperability.
These responses are still under consideration.
Your plan's under consideration, General.
We'll take your request under consideration.
I strongly suggest that you take this under consideration.
But there's the possibility that you might be under consideration yourself.
This injunction suspends all robot foxhunting for 24 hours while our motion is under consideration.
The Commission will take the case of James Allen under consideration.

Alternatives:

being considered
under review
under evaluation
under review
under examination

on consideration

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It may be used to mean 'after considering something.'

This phrase is less common and may be used to indicate that something has been decided or agreed upon after careful consideration. It is more formal and less frequently used than 'under consideration.'

Examples:

On consideration of all the evidence, the jury reached a verdict.
On consideration, we have decided to proceed with the project.
On consideration of the options, we chose the most cost-effective solution.
On consideration of the feedback, we made some adjustments to the design.
On consideration of the risks involved, we decided not to invest in the venture.

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The assessment of severity is based on consideration of the potential health/safety consequences of the hazards presented by the product considered.
any decision to invest in the securities should be based on consideration of the prospectus as a whole by the investor;
However, on 8 November 2000 the Commission produced a report on the progress made by Turkey towards accession which, like the reports submitted on the other candidate countries, is based on consideration of the 30 chapters of the Community acquis.
any decision to invest in the securities should be based on consideration of the prospectus as a whole by the investor or their advisor.
any decision to invest in the securities should be based on consideration of the prospectus as a whole by the investor, and
(b) any decision to invest in the securities should be based on consideration of the prospectus as a whole by the investor;
any decision to invest in the securities should be based on consideration of the prospectus as a whole by the investor;
environmental quality standards for these substances for all surface waters affected by discharges of those substances and controls on the principal sources of such discharges, based inter alia on consideration of all technical reduction options
Commission staff working document of 19.11.2010 on consideration of legal issues on GMO cultivation (SEC(2010) 1454 final)...
B. recalling its views expressed on consideration of annual activity reports of the Committee on Petitions and the European Ombudsman,
The Commission wanted to pre-empt the desire, or more precisely the lack of desire, of the Council, instead of making proposals based on consideration of the realities.
As regards the amendment of the Second Directive relating to the alteration of capital, the proposal is to exempt companies from the obligation to produce an expert's report on consideration other than in cash.
However in cross-border mergers, the expert's report on consideration other than in cash must be produced, ensuring that a value is placed on this which could be enforced in the courts in the various Member States where the companies are based, and thereby protecting creditors.
From the submissions of Hungary it has become clear that the measures implemented by Hungary in favour of Malév are motivated by public policy considerations and not based on consideration about the future profitability of the company.
On consideration, this legislature has voted to stay the execution.
any decision to invest in the securities should be based on consideration of the prospectus as a whole by the investor, and

Alternatives:

after considering
upon consideration
having considered
following careful thought
after careful consideration

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under consideration vs on consideration