01 a. Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to.
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Worthy of consideration; requiring to be observed, borne in mind, or attended to.“It is considerable, that some urns have had inscriptions on them expressing that the lamps were burning.” — Bp. Wilkins.“Eternity is infinitely the most considerable duration.” — Tillotson.
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Of some distinction; noteworthy; influential; respectable; -- said of persons.“You are, indeed, a very considerable man.” — Junius.
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