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Consensus

usgb/kənˈsensəs/Volume
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Informal UnityPlay
Used to express a less formal agreement among friends or peers. SlideWe reached a consensus to watch a comedy tonight.
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Not UnanimityPlay
Consensus doesn't always mean everyone agrees completely, but most do. SlideDespite a few disagreements, the consensus was to proceed.
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Implicit DecisionPlay
Sometimes a consensus is reached without a formal vote, just by general feeling. SlideThe team's nodding indicated a consensus to take a break.