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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