Consensus

usgb/kənˈsensəs/
noun

A general agreement or shared opinion among a group of people.

The consensus among the team members was that they should stay in the office later to finish the project.
Visual representation of "consensus" - A general agreement or shared opinion among a group of people.

Often appears as...

  • reach a consensus
  • consensus view
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Informal Unity

Used to express a less formal agreement among friends or peers.

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We reached a consensus to watch a comedy tonight.
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Not Unanimity

Consensus doesn't always mean everyone agrees completely, but most do.

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Despite a few disagreements, the consensus was to proceed.
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Implicit Decision

Sometimes a consensus is reached without a formal vote, just by general feeling.

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The team's nodding indicated a consensus to take a break.
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