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   consensus

   /kənˈsɛnsəs/

   noun

   • 1. a general agreement: "there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed" Similar agreementharmonyconcordlike-mindednessconcurrenceconsentcommon consentaccordunisonunityunanimityonenesssolidarityconcertgeneral opinion/viewmajority opinion/viewcommon opinion/viewOpposite disagreementminority view

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin, ‘agreement’, from consens- ‘agreed’, from the verb consentire.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › consensusConsensus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSENSUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › consensusConsensus - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of consensus. 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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSENSUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconsensus noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishconsensus noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSENSUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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. www.britannica.com › dictionary › consensusConsensus Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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

11. www.yourdictionary.com › consensusConsensus Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Consensus definition: An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole.