To consider certain facts or circumstances when making a decision or judgment.
“The committee took into account her years of experience before offering the position.”
“Please take into account that the office will be closed during the holidays when scheduling your visit.”
Reading Part 1 correspondence sometimes explains that a decision was made after taking certain factors into account, such as an employee's experience or a customer's complaint history. Questions may ask what factors were considered, so look for this phrase to locate that information.
Synonyms: consider, factor in, allow for