contemplation

Etymology

From Middle English contemplacioun, from Old French contemplation, from Latin contemplatio.

noun

1. The act of contemplating; musing; being highly concentrated in thought
   Now, 80 percent is accessible — quickly filling with exhibition spaces, stylish restaurants and cafes, bookstores, and highly profitable gift stores, as well as quiet walkways, shady stands of trees and odd nooks that invite contemplation of bygone dynasties. August 3, 2019, Ian Johnson, “The Forbidden City Opens Wide as China Projects New Pride in Its Past”, in New York Times
2. Holy meditation.
   Whilst he roamed about with his flocks, through ice and snow, communion with his God in prayer, and quiet contemplation, were his portion. 1851, The Annual Monitor for 1851: A Sketch of the Life and Labours of Patrick, The Apostle of the Irish
3. The act of looking forward to a future event
4. The state of being considered or planned.
   He concludes: "This letter is written in contemplation of legal proceedings, and is a pre-action protocol letter within the meaning of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998." December 2 2020, Barry Doe, “National Rail Timetable changes and reductions”, in Rail, page 73