De consensus
Example: De consensus onder de experts is cruciaal voor het beleid.
Definition
"De consensus" refers to a general agreement or collective opinion reached by a group, often used in contexts where experts or participants come to a shared understanding or decision. It highlights the importance of unity in opinion for effective policy or action.
Etymology
The word "de consensus" comes from the Latin 'consensus,' meaning agreement or accord. It entered Dutch through scholarly and legal contexts, emphasizing the idea of mutual agreement. Did you know? The term 'consensus' is widely used in decision-making and scientific discussions to indicate collective agreement.
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"De consensus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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