Figyelembevétel

Figyelembevétel is a Hungarian noun that denotes the act or process of taking something into account or considering relevant factors in a decision, assessment, or evaluation. It is used in administrative, legal, economic and policy contexts to indicate that factors such as costs and benefits, risks, social or environmental impacts, or other pertinent elements have been considered in the decision-making process. The term expresses a principle of thoroughness and due regard for relevant aspects, rather than a specific outcome.

Etymology and nuance: the word is formed from figyelembe venni, meaning to take into account. The nominal form figyelembevétel emphasizes the act or result of that consideration. Although it contains the sequence bevétel, which in everyday language can mean revenue, here the term is not about income but about taking factors into account. The expression is common in formal and public-facing language, including policy documents, regulatory analyses and evaluation reports.

Contexts and usage: figyelembevétel appears in contexts such as budgeting, risk assessment, environmental and social impact assessments, legal reasoning, and governance. It signals that relevant criteria have been identified, weighed and documented in a decision or analysis. It is often used alongside processes like weighing, balancing, or documenting considerations to ensure transparency and accountability.

See also: figyelembe vétel, the related noun phrase for taking into account, and figyelem, attention, as well as terms related to impact assessment and decision-making.