B2 verb Neutral

consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/

A consensus is a general agreement reached by a group of people as a whole. It describes a situation where all members of a group are willing to support a decision or opinion, even if it is not everyone's first choice.

Beispiele

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1

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

2

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

3

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
consensus
Verb
consent
Adverb
consensually
Adjektiv
consensual
Verwandt
consent
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Con' (together) + 'Sense' (feel/think). It literally means 'thinking or feeling together'.

Schnelles Quiz

The members of the jury were unable to reach a ______ regarding the defendant's guilt.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: consensus

Beispiele

1

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

everyday

After a long discussion, our family finally reached a consensus on which movie to watch.

2

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

formal

The committee worked for hours to build a consensus on the new environmental policy.

3

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

informal

Is there a consensus on where we’re grabbing lunch today?

4

Scientific consensus suggests that global temperatures are rising due to human activity.

academic

Scientific consensus suggests that global temperatures are rising due to human activity.

5

The board reached a consensus regarding the merger after reviewing the financial reports.

business

The board reached a consensus regarding the merger after reviewing the financial reports.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
consensus
Verb
consent
Adverb
consensually
Adjektiv
consensual
Verwandt
consent

Häufige Kollokationen

reach a consensus reach a consensus
broad consensus broad consensus
general consensus general consensus
build consensus build consensus
lack of consensus lack of consensus

Häufige Phrasen

by consensus

by consensus

the emerging consensus

the emerging consensus

seek a consensus

seek a consensus

Wird oft verwechselt mit

consensus vs census

A 'census' is an official count of a population, while 'consensus' is a general agreement.

consensus vs conscience

A 'conscience' is an inner feeling of right and wrong, unrelated to group agreement.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is almost always used with the verbs 'reach', 'build', or 'achieve'. It implies a process of discussion where multiple viewpoints are considered.

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Häufige Fehler

Avoid saying 'consensus of opinion' because consensus already implies an opinion; it is considered redundant.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Con' (together) + 'Sense' (feel/think). It literally means 'thinking or feeling together'.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin 'consensus', the past participle of 'consentire', which means 'to feel together' or 'to agree'.

Grammatikmuster

Usually used as a singular noun (a consensus). Followed by the preposition 'on' or 'about' (consensus on a topic). Can be used as an uncountable noun in some contexts.
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western business and political cultures, consensus-building is a valued leadership skill aimed at ensuring all stakeholders feel heard.

Schnelles Quiz

The members of the jury were unable to reach a ______ regarding the defendant's guilt.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: consensus

Verwandte Redewendungen

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