consensus
/kənˈsɛnsəs/ noun B2- A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
- General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each member of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action. · reach consensus· After years of debate over the best wine to serve at Thanksgiving, no real consensus has emerged.
- An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.
- Average projected value. · a financial consensus forecast
Plural consensuses
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A pragmatic consensus suggests that the zoos of the future must transcend their historical legacy, evolving into highly specialized conservation hubs.
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