Definition of Consensus

general agreement about something

Examples of Consensus in a sentence

When the judge learned the jury had not reached a consensus on the defendant’s guilt, he sent the group back into the room for further discussion. 🔊

Fortunately for homeowners, a consensus has not been reached in favor of a property tax increase. 🔊

Since the scientists were unable to reach a consensus on the best way to isolate the bacteria, they had no choice other than to burn the substance in a sealed container. 🔊

The teacher asked the group to reach a consensus on who would present their data to the class. 🔊

Because there is no consensus among the committee on the issue, we will meet again to take another vote in a few days. 🔊

After the votes were counted, the family consensus was for a Hawaiian vacation. 🔊

If the politicians cannot reach a consensus on the energy bill in the next few hours, they will have to continue their discussion after the holiday break. 🔊

Why are you taking those pills when the scientific consensus is that they have no health value at all? 🔊

Despite years of debate, there has been no consensus on the answer to the age-old question of which came first in regards to the chicken and the egg. 🔊

When everyone stood up and applauded the president of the firm, it was obvious the entire company was in consensus with the new goals. 🔊

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