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отклики; комментарии (печати, радио, телевидения)English-Russian dictionary of scientific and technical difficulties vocabulary > consensus of opinion
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единомыслие; единодушиеEnglish-russian dctionary of diplomacy > consensus of opinion
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6 take the consensus of opinion of the meeting
Политика: просить собрание высказать своё мнениеУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > take the consensus of opinion of the meeting
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7 there is a consensus of opinion that
Математика: сходиться во мнении, чтоУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > there is a consensus of opinion that
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8 there is no consensus of opinion among
Математика: нет единого мнения среди (...) относительноУниверсальный англо-русский словарь > there is no consensus of opinion among
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consensus [kən'sensəs]1 nounconsensus m;∎ to reach a consensus arriver à un consensus;∎ there was a consensus of opinion to reject the board's offer il y avait un consensus en faveur du rejet de la proposition du conseil d'administration;∎ they failed to reach a consensus (of opinion) ils n'ont pas obtenu de consensus (d'opinion);∎ the general consensus was that the new road was unnecessary l'opinion générale était que la nouvelle route n'était pas nécessaire;∎ what is the scientific consensus on the matter? quelle est l'opinion des scientifiques sur ce sujet?(politics) de consensus; (management) par consensus -
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consensus [kɔ̃sɛ̃sys]masculine noun* * *kɔ̃sɛ̃sysnom masculin invariable consensus* * *kɔ̃sɛ̃sys nm* * *consensus nm inv consensus (sur on; autour de on; avec with); un consensus s'est fait consensus has been reached.[kɔ̃sɛ̃sys] nom masculin -
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f.opinion, notion, conviction, belief.* * *1 (juicio) opinion, view■ en mi opinión in my opinion, in my view\cambiar de opinión to change one's mindla opinión pública public opinion* * *noun f.* * *SF opinion, viewen mi opinión — in my opinion o view
ser de la opinión (de) que... — to be of the opinion that..., take the view that...
mudar de opinión — to have a change of mind o opinion
* * *femenino opinion¿cuál es tu opinión sobre el programa? — what do you think of the program?
* * *= claim, contention, feedback, judgement [judgment], regard, view, say, voice, perception.Ex. The final justification is to be found in the claim that SLIS provide a form of information education that is not provided elsewhere.Ex. The main contentions are that it would serve both the long-term interests of authors and publishers and the interests of users of information.Ex. The statements are framed one at a time, and feedback is available at each stage, hence the term 'interactive searching'.Ex. In my judgment, these changes will come about in one of two ways.Ex. Their sheer institutional standing and regard have had a bearing upon the creation of a situation which is a good deal better than it might otherwise have been.Ex. There is an alternative method for the design of subject retrieval devices, and that is to build languages or schemes which depend upon some theoretical views about the nature and structure of knowledge.Ex. I've seen people clamor for a say and when it's given to them they don't take it.Ex. I am particularly interested in hearing from practicing music and digital librarians, those in industry, and those who have had experience with other evaluation programmes, though all voices are welcomed.Ex. Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).----* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* ante la opinión pública = in the public eye.* apoyar un opinión = support + contention.* artículo de opinión = discussion article, discussion paper, opinion article, feature article, opinion piece, op-ed.* atrincherado en las opiniones de Uno = set in + Posesivo + opinions.* cambiar de opinión = change + Posesivo + mind, change + feet, change + Posesivo + tune.* cambiar de opinión a mitad de camino = change + horses in midstream.* cambio de opinión = change of heart, change of mind.* columna de opinión = op-ed.* compartir la opinión de que = share + the view that.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.* defender un opinión = support + view.* diferencia de opinión (sobre) = difference of opinion (on).* diferencias de opinión = shades of opinion.* discrepacia de opiniones = conflict of opinions.* divergencia de opinión = divergence of opinion.* división de opiniones = division of opinion, split decision, divided opinions.* documento de opinión = discussion document.* empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm, polling agency.* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.* en la opinión de = in the opinion of.* en mi opinión = to my mind, in my opinion, to the best of my knowledge, in my view, to my knowledge, in my books.* en + Posesivo + opinión = to + Posesivo + mind.* escuchar la opinión de Alguien = hear + opinion.* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* expresar la opinión = volunteer + view.* expresar la opinión de uno = make + Posesivo + feelings known, put + viewpoint across.* expresar la opinión de uno sobre = give + Posesivo + thoughts on.* expresar opinión = express + view.* expresar opinión (sobre) = express + opinion (on).* expresar + Posesivo + opinión = find + Posesivo + (own) voice, find + voice, find + a voice.* expresar una opinión = voice + opinion.* expresar una opinión sobre = state + opinion on, venture + opinion on.* formarse una opinión = form + impression.* grupo de opinión = focus group.* haber división de opiniones = be split on, opinion + be divided.* haber división de opiniones entre los críticos = critics + be divided.* influir en la opinión pública = shape + public opinion, influence + public opinion.* intercambiar opiniones = exchange + views, share + opinions.* intercambio de opiniones sobre = exchange of opinion on.* la opinión de otra persona = a second opinion.* líder de opinión = opinion leader.* manipular la opinión = manipulate + opinion.* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.* mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* moldear la opinión pública = mould + public opinion.* ofrecer una opinión = offer + opinion.* opinión consensuada = consensus of opinion.* opinión de la mayoría = majority opinion.* opiniones diferentes = contrasting opinions.* opiniones diversas = mixed reactions, mixed reviews.* opiniones divididas = divided opinions.* opiniones opuestas = contrasting opinions.* opinión + estar dividida = opinion + be divided.* opinión general = consensus, consensus of opinion, accepted wisdom, conventional wisdom.* opinión general, la = received wisdom, the.* opinión generalmente aceptada = conventional wisdom.* opinión mayoritaria = majority opinion.* opinión personal = personal opinion.* opinión pública = outside-world, public opinion.* opinión pública, la = public mind, the.* opinión (sobre) = opinion (on).* pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + opinion on.* recabar la opinión = canvass + opinion.* recabar la opinión pública = gauge + public opinion.* recabar la opinión sobre = gauge + opinion on.* recabar opiniones = solicit + input.* recabar opinión sobre = elicit + opinion on.* recabar + Posesivo + opinión = gauge + Posesivo + reaction.* recabar una opinión = solicit + opinion.* recibir opiniones diversas = receive + mixed reviews.* reservarse la opinión = reserve + judgement.* respaldar una opinión = buttress + claim, support + view.* según la opinión de = in the opinion of.* según mi opinión = to the best of my knowledge.* según + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.* sondear la opinión pública = gauge + public opinion.* sondear la opinión sobre = gauge + opinion on.* sondeo de opinión = opinion poll, Gallup poll, perceptions study, opinion polling.* sondeo de opinión por teléfono = telephone opinion poll.* sondeo de opinión pública = public opinion poll.* sondeo informal de opinión = straw poll.* sostener la opinión = argue.* sostener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.* tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.* tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.* tener opinión = take + view.* tener una opinión = take + viewpoint, hold + view, hold + opinion.* tener una opinión sobre = have + an opinion on.* una segunda opinión = a second opinion.* * *femenino opinion¿cuál es tu opinión sobre el programa? — what do you think of the program?
* * *opinión (sobre)Ex: A reputable supplier will readily provide names of former customers who may be contacted for their opinions on service, support and maintenance.
= claim, contention, feedback, judgement [judgment], regard, view, say, voice, perception.Ex: The final justification is to be found in the claim that SLIS provide a form of information education that is not provided elsewhere.
Ex: The main contentions are that it would serve both the long-term interests of authors and publishers and the interests of users of information.Ex: The statements are framed one at a time, and feedback is available at each stage, hence the term 'interactive searching'.Ex: In my judgment, these changes will come about in one of two ways.Ex: Their sheer institutional standing and regard have had a bearing upon the creation of a situation which is a good deal better than it might otherwise have been.Ex: There is an alternative method for the design of subject retrieval devices, and that is to build languages or schemes which depend upon some theoretical views about the nature and structure of knowledge.Ex: I've seen people clamor for a say and when it's given to them they don't take it.Ex: I am particularly interested in hearing from practicing music and digital librarians, those in industry, and those who have had experience with other evaluation programmes, though all voices are welcomed.Ex: Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).* a la opinión pública = in the public eye.* ante la opinión pública = in the public eye.* apoyar un opinión = support + contention.* artículo de opinión = discussion article, discussion paper, opinion article, feature article, opinion piece, op-ed.* atrincherado en las opiniones de Uno = set in + Posesivo + opinions.* cambiar de opinión = change + Posesivo + mind, change + feet, change + Posesivo + tune.* cambiar de opinión a mitad de camino = change + horses in midstream.* cambio de opinión = change of heart, change of mind.* columna de opinión = op-ed.* compartir la opinión de que = share + the view that.* dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.* dar una opinión = offer + opinion.* de acuerdo con + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.* defender un opinión = support + view.* diferencia de opinión (sobre) = difference of opinion (on).* diferencias de opinión = shades of opinion.* discrepacia de opiniones = conflict of opinions.* divergencia de opinión = divergence of opinion.* división de opiniones = division of opinion, split decision, divided opinions.* documento de opinión = discussion document.* empresa dedicada a los sondeos de opinión = polling firm, polling agency.* en contra de la opinión general = contrary to popular belief.* en la opinión de = in the opinion of.* en mi opinión = to my mind, in my opinion, to the best of my knowledge, in my view, to my knowledge, in my books.* en + Posesivo + opinión = to + Posesivo + mind.* escuchar la opinión de Alguien = hear + opinion.* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* expresar la opinión = volunteer + view.* expresar la opinión de uno = make + Posesivo + feelings known, put + viewpoint across.* expresar la opinión de uno sobre = give + Posesivo + thoughts on.* expresar opinión = express + view.* expresar opinión (sobre) = express + opinion (on).* expresar + Posesivo + opinión = find + Posesivo + (own) voice, find + voice, find + a voice.* expresar una opinión = voice + opinion.* expresar una opinión sobre = state + opinion on, venture + opinion on.* formarse una opinión = form + impression.* grupo de opinión = focus group.* haber división de opiniones = be split on, opinion + be divided.* haber división de opiniones entre los críticos = critics + be divided.* influir en la opinión pública = shape + public opinion, influence + public opinion.* intercambiar opiniones = exchange + views, share + opinions.* intercambio de opiniones sobre = exchange of opinion on.* la opinión de otra persona = a second opinion.* líder de opinión = opinion leader.* manipular la opinión = manipulate + opinion.* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.* mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* moldear la opinión pública = mould + public opinion.* ofrecer una opinión = offer + opinion.* opinión consensuada = consensus of opinion.* opinión de la mayoría = majority opinion.* opiniones diferentes = contrasting opinions.* opiniones diversas = mixed reactions, mixed reviews.* opiniones divididas = divided opinions.* opiniones opuestas = contrasting opinions.* opinión + estar dividida = opinion + be divided.* opinión general = consensus, consensus of opinion, accepted wisdom, conventional wisdom.* opinión general, la = received wisdom, the.* opinión generalmente aceptada = conventional wisdom.* opinión mayoritaria = majority opinion.* opinión personal = personal opinion.* opinión pública = outside-world, public opinion.* opinión pública, la = public mind, the.* opinión (sobre) = opinion (on).* pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + opinion on.* recabar la opinión = canvass + opinion.* recabar la opinión pública = gauge + public opinion.* recabar la opinión sobre = gauge + opinion on.* recabar opiniones = solicit + input.* recabar opinión sobre = elicit + opinion on.* recabar + Posesivo + opinión = gauge + Posesivo + reaction.* recabar una opinión = solicit + opinion.* recibir opiniones diversas = receive + mixed reviews.* reservarse la opinión = reserve + judgement.* respaldar una opinión = buttress + claim, support + view.* según la opinión de = in the opinion of.* según mi opinión = to the best of my knowledge.* según + Posesivo + opinión = in + Posesivo + view, in + Posesivo + opinion.* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.* sondear la opinión pública = gauge + public opinion.* sondear la opinión sobre = gauge + opinion on.* sondeo de opinión = opinion poll, Gallup poll, perceptions study, opinion polling.* sondeo de opinión por teléfono = telephone opinion poll.* sondeo de opinión pública = public opinion poll.* sondeo informal de opinión = straw poll.* sostener la opinión = argue.* sostener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.* tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.* tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.* tener opinión = take + view.* tener una opinión = take + viewpoint, hold + view, hold + opinion.* tener una opinión sobre = have + an opinion on.* una segunda opinión = a second opinion.* * *opinionno comparto tu opinión sobre este tema I do not share your view o opinion o I disagree with you on this subject¿cuál es tu opinión sobre el programa? what do you think of the program?¿qué opinión le merece esta nueva producción? ( frml); what is your opinion of this new production?en mi opinión fue un error in my opinion it was a mistakecambió de opinión he changed his mindes de la opinión de que no se les debe pegar a los niños she doesn't believe in hitting children, she is of the opinion that you mustn't hit childrenimportantes sectores de opinión piensan que … significant bodies of opinion think that …es una cuestión de opinión it's a matter of opinionno tengo muy buena opinión de él I don't think very highly of him, I don't have a very high opinion of himCompuesto:la opinión pública public opinionun cambio en la opinión pública a change in public opinionno se puede engañar a la opinión pública con falsas promesas you cannot fool people o the public with false promises* * *
opinión sustantivo femenino
opinion;
cambió de opinión he changed his mind;
la opinión pública public opinion
opinión sustantivo femenino opinion: siempre está cambiando de opinión, she's always changing her mind
' opinión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adherirse
- antinuclear
- apoyarse
- apreciación
- asesorar
- aventurar
- cambio
- certera
- certero
- concepto
- consejo
- criterio
- decantar
- decir
- discutible
- disidencia
- ecuánime
- emitir
- encuesta
- entender
- fama
- idea
- impresión
- incluso
- judicatura
- juicio
- manifestar
- mí
- opinar
- opositor
- opositora
- opuesta
- opuesto
- para
- parecer
- pericial
- prender
- previa
- previo
- pronunciarse
- prospección
- prudente
- pulsar
- ratificar
- según
- sentir
- sesgar
- solicitar
- someter
- sondeo
English:
about-face
- about-turn
- advance
- adverse
- approve of
- argue
- belief
- book
- change
- colour
- currency
- current
- dead
- decided
- differ
- discount
- editorial
- esteem
- estimation
- feeling
- find
- frank
- glowing
- groundswell
- high
- inflated
- initially
- judge
- judgement
- judgment
- like-minded
- low
- mind
- minority
- mirror
- misguided
- mixed
- moderate
- one-sided
- opinion
- opinion poll
- opposing
- opposite
- outlook
- partisan
- poll
- position
- prerogative
- prevail
- prevailing
* * *opinión nfopinion;en mi opinión no deberíamos ir in my opinion, we shouldn't go;es mi opinión personal that's my personal opinion;¿cuál es tu opinión al respecto? what's your opinion o view on this matter?;después de escuchar distintas opiniones sobre el tema… after hearing different views on the matter…;compartir una opinión to share a view o an opinion;he cambiado de opinión I've changed my mind;reservarse la opinión to reserve judgment;ser de la opinión de que to be of the opinion that;ser una cuestión de opinión to be a matter of opinion;tener buena/mala opinión de alguien to have a high/low opinion of sbla opinión pública public opinion* * *f opinion;la opinión pública public opinion;en mi opinión in my opinion;tener buena/mala opinión de alguien think highly/little of s.o.* * ** * *opinión n opinion / view -
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kən'sensəs(the feeling of most people: The consensus of opinion is that we should do this.) consensotr[kən'sensəs]1 consensoconsensus [kən'sɛntsəs] n: consenso mn.• consenso s.m.kən'sensəscount & mass nouna) ( agreement) consenso mb) ( opinion) opinión f generalthe consensus (of opinion) is that... — la opinión general or más generalizada es que...
[kǝn'sensǝs]N consenso m* * *[kən'sensəs]count & mass nouna) ( agreement) consenso mb) ( opinion) opinión f generalthe consensus (of opinion) is that... — la opinión general or más generalizada es que...
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f.1 consensus of opinion.2 consensus, popular opinion.* * *(n.) = consensus, consensus of opinion, accepted wisdom, conventional wisdomEx. Efforts are being made in the direction of an international consensus on the definition and treatment of corporate authorship.Ex. Although we may disagree about the fine detail, semantic relationships are the relationships between subjects, which are reasonably stable, and reflect the consensus of opinion concerning the connections between subjects.Ex. It is accepted wisdom that documents should be represented in terms of their logical structure rather than their appearance.Ex. This analysis of labour incentives within cooperatives challenges the conventional wisdom that cooperatives suffer from a problem of weak work incentives.* * *la opinión general= received wisdom, theEx: In fact, many would say he has already stepped over the edge: the received wisdom in the world of reference is 'Never offer a personal opinion'.
(n.) = consensus, consensus of opinion, accepted wisdom, conventional wisdomEx: Efforts are being made in the direction of an international consensus on the definition and treatment of corporate authorship.
Ex: Although we may disagree about the fine detail, semantic relationships are the relationships between subjects, which are reasonably stable, and reflect the consensus of opinion concerning the connections between subjects.Ex: It is accepted wisdom that documents should be represented in terms of their logical structure rather than their appearance.Ex: This analysis of labour incentives within cooperatives challenges the conventional wisdom that cooperatives suffer from a problem of weak work incentives. -
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nounEinigkeit, die* * *[kən'sensəs](the feeling of most people: The consensus of opinion is that we should do this.) die Übereinstimmung* * *con·sen·sus[kənˈsen(t)səs]to be the general \consensus die allgemeine Meinung seinthere is a \consensus that... es besteht Einigkeit darüber, dass...* * *[kən'sensəs]nÜbereinstimmung f; (= accord also) Einigkeit fwhat's the consensus? — was ist die allgemeine Meinung?
the consensus is that... — man ist allgemein der Meinung, dass...
there's a consensus (of opinion) in favour of... — die allgemeine Mehrheit ist für...
cabinet decisions are based on consensus — Entscheidungen des Kabinetts beruhen auf einem Mehrheitsbeschluss
there was no consensus ( among them) — sie waren sich nicht einig, es gab keinen Konsens unter ihnen (form)
consensus politics — Politik f des Konsensus or Miteinander
* * *consensus [kənˈsensəs] s auch consensus of opinion (allgemein) übereinstimmende Meinung, (allgemeine) Übereinstimmung:* * *nounEinigkeit, diethe general consensus is that... — es besteht allgemeine Einigkeit darüber, dass...
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(n.) = consensus of opinionEx. Although we may disagree about the fine detail, semantic relationships are the relationships between subjects, which are reasonably stable, and reflect the consensus of opinion concerning the connections between subjects.* * *(n.) = consensus of opinionEx: Although we may disagree about the fine detail, semantic relationships are the relationships between subjects, which are reasonably stable, and reflect the consensus of opinion concerning the connections between subjects.
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/kon'sensus/ m sgt (G consensusu) książk. 1. (porozumienie) agreement, compromise- consensus polityczny a political compromise- dążyć do consensusu to try to reach an agreement- doprowadzić do consensusu to lead to a compromise- wielogodzinne negocjacje doprowadziły wreszcie do consensusu after many hours of negotiations, a compromise was finally reached a. worked out- poszukiwać consensusu to search for a. seek a compromise- obie strony osiągnęły consensus the two sides have reached an agreement a. compromise- wszelkie próby osiągnięcia consensusu nie przyniosły rezultatu all attempts to arrive at a. reach a compromise have failed2. (zgodne stanowisko) consensus (of opinion)- consensus wśród lekarzy a consensus of opinion among doctors* * ** * *mi(= porozumienie, zgoda powszechna) polit. consensus.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > consensus
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kən'sensəs(the feeling of most people: The consensus of opinion is that we should do this.) alminnelig enighet, gjengs oppfatningsubst. \/kənˈsensəs\/(bred) enighet, samstemmighet, konsensusden gjengse oppfatningen er at, det råder alminnelig enighet om at• there is a consensus of opinion in favour of...det er bred enighet til støtte for... -
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{kə'sensas}
n съгласие, единодушие
общo мнение (и CONSENSUS of opinion)
CONSENSUS government/politics управление/политика, целяща да спечели широка подкрепа* * *{kъ'sensas} n съгласие, единодушие; общo мнение (и consensus of opi* * *съгласие; единодушие;* * *1. consensus government/politics управление/политика, целяща да спечели широка подкрепа 2. n съгласие, единодушие 3. общo мнение (и consensus of opinion)* * *consensus[kən´sensəs] n 1. съгласие, единодушие, консенсус; the two parties have reached a \consensus двете партии постигнаха консенсус; 2. мед. симпатия (между органи). -
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nсогласованное мнение; общее согласие; консенсусto arrive at a decision by consensus — принимать единогласное решение; принимать решение путем консенсуса
to express a consensus — выражать согласованное мнение / общее согласие
- consensus decidedto reach / to take a decision by consensus — принимать единогласное решение; принимать решение путем консенсуса
- consensus of opinion
- international consensus
- national consensus
- overwhelming consensus
- political consensus
- public consensus
- the practice of reaching decisions by consensus
См. также в других словарях:
consensus — Note the spelling, not concensus. It means ‘general agreement’, and is often used (1) in collocations with of: consensus of authority, evidence, opinion, etc. (although consensus of opinion is strictly tautological), and (2) in more recent usage … Modern English usage
consensus — I noun acclamation, accord, acknowledgment, affirmance, affirmation, agreement, assonance, attonement, bipartisanship, common consent, compact, compatibility, concent, concentus, concert, concinnity, concord, concordance, concurrence, conformance … Law dictionary
consensus — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ broad, clear, common, general, prevailing, rough, widespread ▪ That seems to be the prevailing consensus. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
consensus — /keuhn sen seuhs/, n., pl. consensuses. 1. majority of opinion: The consensus of the group was that they should meet twice a month. 2. general agreement or concord; harmony. [1850 55; < L, equiv. to consent(ire) to be in agreement, harmony (con… … Universalium
consensus — con•sen•sus [[t]kənˈsɛn səs[/t]] n. pl. sus•es 1) collective judgment or belief; solidarity of opinion: The consensus of the group was that they should meet twice a month[/ex] 2) general agreement or concord; harmony • Etymology: 1850–55; < L … From formal English to slang
consensus — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Latin, from consentire Date: 1843 1. a. general agreement ; unanimity < the consensus of their opinion, based on reports…from the border John Hersey > b. the … New Collegiate Dictionary
consensus — con|sen|sus [kənˈsensəs] n [singular, U] [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: , from the past participle of consentire; CONSENT2] an opinion that everyone in a group agrees with or accepts consensus on/about ▪ a lack of consensus about the aims of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
consensus — Often misspelled and misused, consensus means general agreement or collective opinion. The word is related to sense and has no connection with census. The phrase consensus of opinion has been used so freely and widely that it is a stock… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
opinion — [[t]əpɪ̱njən[/t]] ♦♦ opinions 1) N COUNT: oft poss N, N that Your opinion about something is what you think or believe about it. I wasn t asking for your opinion, Dick... He held the opinion that a government should think before introducing a tax … English dictionary
consensus — General consensus is a tautology. Any consensus must be general. Equally to be avoided is consensus of opinion. Above all, note that consensus is spelled with a middle s, like consent. It has nothing to do with census … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
consensus — The general consensus in Washington . . . (Chicago Tribune). A tautology. Any consensus must be general. Equally to be avoided is consensus of opinion. Finally, note that consensus is spelled with a middle sy like consent. It has nothing to… … Dictionary of troublesome word