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    consensus
    /kənˈsɛnsəs/

    noun

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  2. CONSENSUS definition: 1. a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people: 2. a generally accepted…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of CONSENSUS is general agreement : unanimity. How to use consensus in a sentence. Is the phrase consensus of opinion redundant?: Usage Guide

  4. Consensus definition: majority of opinion. See examples of CONSENSUS used in a sentence.

  5. A consensus is general agreement among a group of people. The consensus amongst scientists is that the world will warm up over the next few decades. [+ amongst] The question of when the troops should leave would be decided by consensus. Synonyms: agreement, general agreement, unanimity, common consent More Synonyms of consensus.

  6. noun. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole. “the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions”. “those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus ”. see more. see less. type of: accord, agreement. harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters.

  7. CONSENSUS definition: a situation in which all the people in a group agree about something: . Learn more.

  8. an opinion that all members of a group agree with. consensus (about/on something) She is skilled at achieving consensus on sensitive issues. There is a growing consensus of opinion on this issue. an attempt to reach a consensus. There now exists a broad political consensus in favour of economic reform.

  9. 1. An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole: "Among political women ... there is a clear consensus about the problems women candidates have traditionally faced" (Wendy Kaminer). See Usage Note at redundancy. 2. General agreement or accord: government by consensus.

  10. noun. An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole. American Heritage. An opinion held by all or most. Webster's New World. General agreement, esp. in opinion. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members. Wiktionary. Similar definitions.

  11. CONSENSUS meaning: a general agreement about something an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group.