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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