verb

think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.

each application is considered on its merits

think about,contemplate,give thought to,reflect on,examine,appraise,review,study,mull over,ponder,deliberate over,cogitate about,chew over,meditate on/over,ruminate over,turn over in one’s mind,assess,evaluate,compare,weigh up,judge,consider the pros and cons of,sum up,size up