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consensus-building
working toward general agreement
In more detail
1. (noun) the process of trying to reach agreement among people with different opinions or interests
2. (noun) the method of making decisions by seeking general agreement rather than majority voting
Examples
- 1. The team focused on consensus-building before making the final decision.
- 2. Consensus-building takes time but often leads to better solutions that everyone accepts.
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