Cŏnˡtemˡplāˡtion, n.

n. [Lat. contemplatio, Fr. contemplation, Pr. contemplacio, Sp. contemplacion, It. contemplazione.] The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation.

In contemplation of created things, By steps we may ascend to God. Milton.

Contemplation is keeping the idea which is brought into the mind for some time actually in view. Locke.

To have in contemplation, to intend or purpose, or to have under consideration.