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1. a. : general agreement : unanimity. the consensus of their opinion, based on reports … from the border John Hersey. b. : the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned. the consensus was to go ahead. 2. : group solidarity in sentiment and belief.
consensus. noun [ S or U ] uk / kənˈsen.səs / us / kənˈsen.səs / Add to word list. C2. a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people: general consensus The general consensus in the office is that he can't do his job. reach a consensus Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.
3 days ago · 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.
Consensus definition: majority of opinion. See examples of CONSENSUS used in a sentence.
Definition of consensus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When you're talking about all the people in the world, it's hard to find a consensus on anything. There are just too many opinions. However, in a smaller group, reaching a consensus is possible. Definitions of consensus. noun. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole.
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)
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.
Consensus definition: An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole.
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.
