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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. 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. Ever notice how people disagree about just about everything, from who's the best baseball player to how high taxes should be?

  6. consensus in British English. (kənˈsɛnsəs) noun. general or widespread agreement (esp in the phrase consensus of opinion) USAGE Since consensus refers to a collective opinion, the words of opinion in the phrase consensus of opinion are redundant and should therefore be avoided. Collins English Dictionary.

  7. consensus (among somebody) (about/on something) There is a general consensus among teachers about the need for greater security in schools. consensus that… There seems to be a consensus that the plan should be rejected.

  8. 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.

  9. consensus. noun [ U, no plural ] uk / kənˈsensəs / us. Add to word list. 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)

  10. consensus. noun. /kənˈsɛnsəs/ [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.

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