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consensus

noun
kənˈsen.səs

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.
A general agreement or common opinion reached by a group; unanimous decision or shared view.
general agreement among a group of people

Example Sentences

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

The team reached a consensus on the project deadline.

The team reached a consensus on the new strategy.

Example Expressions

general consensus

Synonyms

harmony, agreement, accord, unity, concurrence
Entry 1
harmony, agreement
Entry 2
agreement, accord, unity
Entry 3
agreement, harmony, accord, unity, concurrence

Antonyms

division, dispute, disagreement, discord, dissent, conflict
Entry 1
division, dispute
Entry 2
disagreement, discord, dissent
Entry 3
disagreement, conflict, discord

Collocations

reach a consensus, build consensus, general consensus, consensus opinion

Related Vocabularies

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
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The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
A state of balance or stability between opposing forces.
stubbornness; refusal to change one's opinion or course of action
A place of entering; an entry point.

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