con·tem·pla·tion 
/ˌkɑ:ntəmˈpleɪʃən/ noun
/ˌkɑ:ntəmˈpleɪʃən/ noun [noncount] 1 : the act of thinking deeply about something
▪ He made his decision after many hours of contemplation. [=thought, consideration] ▪ contemplation of the meaning of life 2 : the act of looking carefully at something
▪ He goes to the forest to spend time in contemplation of nature. ▪ She was lost in quiet contemplation of the scene.
▪ He made his decision after many hours of contemplation. [=thought, consideration] ▪ contemplation of the meaning of life
▪ He goes to the forest to spend time in contemplation of nature. ▪ She was lost in quiet contemplation of the scene.
in contemplation
formal : being thought about or considered
▪ A lawsuit against the company is in contemplation.
▪ A lawsuit against the company is in contemplation.
