consensus

con·sen·sus  (kn-snss)

n.

1. An opinion or position reached by a group as a whole: "Among political women . . . there is a clear consensus about the problems women candidates have traditionally faced" Wendy Kaminer. See Usage Note at redundancy.

2. General agreement or accord: government by consensus.

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[Latin cnsnsus, from past participle of cnsentre, to agree; see consent.]

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consensus

Noun

general or widespread agreement [Latin consentire to agree]

USAGE: Since consensus refers to a collective opinion, the words of opinion in the phrase consensus of opinion are redundant and should therefore be avoided.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

consensus - 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" accord, agreement - harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; "the two parties were in agreement"

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consensus

noun agreement, general agreement, unanimity, common consent, unity, harmony, assent, concord, concurrence, kotahitanga N.Z.

USAGE The original meaning of the word consensus is a collective opinion. Because the concept of `opinion' is contained within this word, a few people argue that the phrase a consensus of opinion is incorrect and should be avoided. However, this common use of the word is unlikely to jar with the majority of speakers.

Translations

consensus [kənˈsɛnsəs] n → consenso;

the consensus of opinion → el consenso general

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consensus [kənˈsɛnsəs] n → consensus m;

the consensus (of opinion) → le consensus (d'opinion)

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consensus [kənˈsɛnsəs] n → Übereinstimmung f;

the consensus (of opinion) → die allgemeine Meinung

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consensus [kənˈsɛnsəs] n → consenso;

the consensus of opinion → l'opinione f unanime or comune