Meaning & use
consensus
General agreement reached by a group after discussion.
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After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus on the new policy.
Scientists have reached a strong consensus that the treatment is safe and effective.
A note on using this word
"Consensus" already implies general agreement, so "general consensus" is often criticized as a redundant phrase.
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