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consensus

consensus

Meaning of consensus

shared agreement

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British English/ə kənˈsɛnsəs/
American English/ə kənˈsɛnsəs/
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consensus with German translation

consensus usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The team reached a consensus on the deadline.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We need a consensus before we change the plan.

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consensus belongs to the topic "Teamwork, Calls and Meetings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

consensusKonsens
childKind
guestGast
greetingBegrüßung
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe

consensus synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between consensus / agreement / concurrence / accord / meeting of minds / shared view

🇬🇧English

broader term — any mutual arrangement or contract, not necessarily group-wide opinion

B2Very Often

They came to an agreement after long talks.

C
🇬🇧English
concurrence

formal agreement or simultaneous occurrence; more formal/less common than consensus

B2Rarely

The committee expressed its concurrence with the recommendation.

🇬🇧English

formal agreement or harmony; often used for treaties or formal arrangements

B2Often

The accord between the two departments improved cooperation.

M
🇬🇧English
meeting of minds

a formal or literary phrase meaning mutual understanding or agreement

B2Rarely

There was a meeting of minds about the contract terms.

S
🇬🇧English
shared view

a mutual opinion or perspective; less formal and less decision-focused than consensus

B2Often

There is a shared view that the policy should be revised.

🇬🇧English

a solution based on mutual concessions, not necessarily full agreement

B2Very Often

They reached a compromise that satisfied both sides.

U
🇬🇧English
unanimity

complete agreement by all members; stronger than consensus

B2Often

The decision was made with unanimity.

🇬🇧English

decision supported by more than half the group; differs from consensus which may imply broader agreement

B2Very Often

The proposal passed by a majority.

🇬🇧English

shared interests or opinions that form a basis for agreement; implies starting point rather than final decision

B2Often

We tried to find common ground during the talks.

B
🇬🇧English
buy-in

informal/business term meaning acceptance or support from stakeholders; focuses on commitment

B2Often

We need management buy-in before we change the process.

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How to pronounce consensus and what this word means

consensus means consensus. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce consensus

/ə kənˈsɛnsəs/

consensus translation

consensus

consensus examples

The team reached a consensus on the deadline.

consensus transcription

/ə kənˈsɛnsəs/, /ə kənˈsɛnsəs/

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consensus meaning: what does it mean?

shared agreement

consensus pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

consensus is pronounced as /ə kənˈsɛnsəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

consensus definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The team reached a consensus on the deadline. Translation: Команда пришла к консенсусу по срокам.

Is consensus part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, consensus can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is consensus part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, consensus can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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