Der wissenschaftliche Konsens
Example: Der wissenschaftliche Konsens zur Klimageschichte hat sich weiterentwickelt.
Definition
"Der wissenschaftliche Konsens" refers to the general agreement or collective judgment reached by scientists based on evidence and research within a particular field, such as history. It represents the majority view accepted by experts after thorough analysis and discussion.
Etymology
The phrase "der wissenschaftliche Konsens" combines the German word "wissenschaftliche," meaning 'scientific' or 'scholarly,' derived from "Wissenschaft" (science or knowledge), with "Konsens," borrowed from Latin "consensus," meaning 'agreement.' Together, they highlight a consensus grounded in scientific research and evidence.
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the scientific consensus