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Consensus

Definition:

noun: a general agreement among a group or majority

verb: reach a consensus; come to an agreement

Sense 1:

Example: The committee was unable to reach a consensus on the proposed budget cuts.

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Sense 2:

Example: There is a consensus among scientists that climate change is primarily caused by human activity.

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Sense 3:

Example: The consensus in our local community is to support the construction of a new park.

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