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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/ noun · British & US
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What does consensus mean?

noun

A general agreement or opinion among a group of people, or a decision made by a group after discussion and voting. A consensus is often reached when all or most members of a group agree on a particular issue or course of action.

Example

"The committee reached a consensus that the new policy was a good idea."

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