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- Dictionaryconsensus/kənˈsɛnsəs/
noun
- 1. a general agreement: "there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed" Similar Opposite
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CONSENSUS definition: 1. a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people: 2. a generally accepted…. Learn more.
The meaning of CONSENSUS is general agreement : unanimity. How to use consensus in a sentence. Is the phrase consensus of opinion redundant?: Usage Guide
Consensus definition: majority of opinion. See examples of CONSENSUS used in a sentence.
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.
When there's a consensus, everyone agrees on something. If you're going to a movie with friends, you need to reach a consensus about which movie everyone wants to see.
[singular, uncountable] 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.
a situation in which all the people in a group agree about something: to reach a consensus. The general consensus is that we should wait and see what happens. (Definition of consensus from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of consensus. in Chinese (Traditional) 一致的意見, 共識… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
n. 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.
Noun. Filter. 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.
CONSENSUS meaning: a general agreement about something an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group.
