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consensus

[kənˈsɛnsəs]

consensus Definition

  • 1a general agreement among a group of people
  • 2a situation in which most people agree about something

Using consensus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "consensus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The committee reached a consensus on the proposal.

  • Example

    There is a growing consensus that the policy needs to be changed.

  • Example

    The team worked together to achieve a consensus on the project plan.

consensus Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for consensus

Phrases with consensus

  • to work towards an agreement among a group of people

    Example

    The facilitator helped the team build consensus on the new strategy.

  • to try to reach an agreement among a group of people

    Example

    The manager sought consensus among the team members before making a decision.

  • to cause a group of people to stop agreeing about something

    Example

    The controversial decision broke the consensus among the board members.

Origins of consensus

from Latin 'consensus', meaning 'agreement'

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Summary: consensus in Brief

The term 'consensus' [kənˈsɛnsəs] refers to a general agreement among a group of people, often achieved through discussion and compromise. It can be used to describe situations where most people agree about something, as in 'There is a growing consensus that the policy needs to be changed.' Phrases like 'build consensus' and 'seek consensus' denote efforts to reach agreement, while 'break consensus' describes situations where agreement is lost.

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