consensus

Intermediate

/kənˈsɛn.səs/

noun
An agreement of opinion

consensus in a sentence

  • “The jury was able to reach a consensus only after days of deliberation.”
  • “Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus.”
  • “There is a lack of consensus among the citizens.”
  • “The decision was made by consensus .”

What does “consensus” mean?

consensus (noun) means an agreement of opinion. It is pronounced /kənˈsɛn.səs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "consensus" mean?
consensus (noun) means: An agreement of opinion
How do you pronounce "consensus"?
"consensus" is pronounced /kənˈsɛn.səs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "consensus" in a sentence?
Here is "consensus" used in a sentence: The jury was able to reach a consensus only after days of deliberation.

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