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A general agreement shared by a group.
Examples
The committee reached a consensus on the new policy.
After hours of debate, a consensus emerged among the shareholders.
In the classroom, the teacher encouraged a consensus on the project topic.
The board's consensus helped avoid a costly lawsuit.
The scientists' consensus was that the climate is changing.
Similar words
concurrence
common view
agreement
unity
unanimity
accord
collective opinion
harmony
Meanings
Examples
The committee reached a consensus on the new policy.
After hours of debate, a consensus emerged among the shareholders.
The scientists' consensus was that the climate is changing.
In the classroom, the teacher encouraged a consensus on the project topic.
The board's consensus helped avoid a costly lawsuit.
Similar words
agreement
accord
unanimity
concurrence
unity
harmony
common view
collective opinion
FAQ
What does consensus mean?
A general agreement shared by a group.
What is the plural of consensus?
The plural is consensuses.
What are some synonyms of consensus?
agreement, accord, unanimity, concurrence, unity, harmony, common view, collective opinion.
In which domain is consensus used?
It is used in the social domain.
What register does consensus have?
It has a neutral register.
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