In contemplation

preposition

Being thought about, considered or planned for in the future.

The city council has a new park in contemplation.
Visual representation of "in contemplation" - Being thought about, considered or planned for in the future.

Often appears as...

  • under contemplation
  • in contemplation of
preposition

In reference to meditation or deep thought.

She sat in contemplation of the stunning sunset.
Visual representation of "in contemplation" - In reference to meditation or deep thought.

Often appears as...

  • in deep contemplation
  • be in contemplation
preposition

In consideration or anticipation of.

They made the contract in contemplation of the merger.
Visual representation of "in contemplation" - In consideration or anticipation of.

Often appears as...

  • act in contemplation
  • agreement in contemplation

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preposition

Being thought about, considered or planned for in the future.

The city council has a new park in contemplation.
Visual representation of "in contemplation" - Being thought about, considered or planned for in the future.

Often appears as...

  • under contemplation
  • in contemplation of
preposition

In reference to meditation or deep thought.

She sat in contemplation of the stunning sunset.
Visual representation of "in contemplation" - In reference to meditation or deep thought.

Often appears as...

  • in deep contemplation
  • be in contemplation
preposition

In consideration or anticipation of.

They made the contract in contemplation of the merger.
Visual representation of "in contemplation" - In consideration or anticipation of.

Often appears as...

  • act in contemplation
  • agreement in contemplation

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "in contemplation"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Planning

Indicates something isn't occurring now but is expected to or might happen later.

Illustration for Future Planning
A renovation of the old library is in contemplation for next year.
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Not Immediate

Something 'in contemplation' isn’t being done right now, but it's being thought over.

Illustration for Not Immediate
Expanding the business is in contemplation, but no steps have been taken yet.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possibility

Conveys a sense of strategy or planning, rather than a casual idea.

Illustration for Possibility
Management has a new training program in contemplation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Planning

Indicates something isn't occurring now but is expected to or might happen later.

Illustration for Future Planning
A renovation of the old library is in contemplation for next year.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Immediate

Something 'in contemplation' isn’t being done right now, but it's being thought over.

Illustration for Not Immediate
Expanding the business is in contemplation, but no steps have been taken yet.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possibility

Conveys a sense of strategy or planning, rather than a casual idea.

Illustration for Possibility
Management has a new training program in contemplation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Planning

Indicates something isn't occurring now but is expected to or might happen later.

Illustration for Future Planning
A renovation of the old library is in contemplation for next year.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Immediate

Something 'in contemplation' isn’t being done right now, but it's being thought over.

Illustration for Not Immediate
Expanding the business is in contemplation, but no steps have been taken yet.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Possibility

Conveys a sense of strategy or planning, rather than a casual idea.

Illustration for Possibility
Management has a new training program in contemplation.
Visual representation of the word "In contemplation"

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