Consensus Definition & Meaning

consensus
noun
  1. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole; "the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions"; "those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus"

"Consensus" in song lyrics

See how consensus is used in real songs:

  • "north fort meyer consensus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "panel consensus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bob chadwick consensus"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "consensus"

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