consensus
noun [ S or U ]
uk/kənˈsensəs/ usa generally accepted opinion among a group of people:
The consensus among City economists is that interest rates will be held at 1%.
agreement among a group of people:
consensus on/about sth Achieving an international consensus on these issues is proving difficult.
a general/broad/growing consensus There is a growing consensus about the best methods for reducing carbon emissions.
reach/build/agree a consensus Our top priority must be building a consensus with legislators.
The process of taking decisions by consensus can be fraught with difficulty.