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Consensus

usgb/kənˈsensəs/Volume
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Informal Unity

Used to express a less formal agreement among friends or peers.

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We reached a consensus to watch a comedy tonight.
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Not Unanimity

Consensus doesn't always mean everyone agrees completely, but most do.

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Despite a few disagreements, the consensus was to proceed.
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Implicit Decision

Sometimes a consensus is reached without a formal vote, just by general feeling.

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The team's nodding indicated a consensus to take a break.
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