considerable
/kənˈsɪd.ər.ə.bəl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Notably large in size, amount, extent, or degree; worthy of attention.
Key Academic Collocations
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considerableconsiderablyconsideration
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
substantialsignificantsizeablemarkedpronounced
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The line graph shows a considerable increase in commuter rail usage between 2005 and 2018."
"The transition towards electric mobility involves considerable financial investment in battery charging infrastructure."
"Urbanisation exerts considerable pressure on municipal sanitation and water delivery networks."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Essential for Task 1 reports to describe large shifts: 'rose considerably', 'a considerable upward trend'.