consistent / unanimous
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consistent
Used as an adjective to express that two or more things, such as opinions, statements, or results, are the same or very similar in content.
Die Zeugen machten zwei völlig übereinstimmende Aussagen zum Unfallhergang.
The witnesses made two completely consistent statements about how the accident happened.
unanimously
Used as an adverb to express that an action is carried out jointly by all participants and without objection.
Die Jury entschied übereinstimmend, ihr den ersten Preis zu verleihen.
The jury unanimously decided to award her first prize.
'Übereinstimmend' (consistent / unanimous) is the present participle of the verb 'übereinstimmen' (to agree / correspond). This verb literally means to be 'of one voice' with someone, that is, to have the same opinion.
Die Experten kamen zu einem übereinstimmenden Ergebnis.
The experts came to a consistent result.
The word can be used as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb to describe a verb. As an adjective it is declined; as an adverb it remains unchanged.
Das ist eine übereinstimmende Meinung.
That is a consistent opinion.
As an adjective, 'übereinstimmend' (consistent) is often combined with nouns that express information or views, for example 'übereinstimmende Aussagen' (consistent statements), 'übereinstimmende Berichte' (consistent reports), or 'übereinstimmende Ergebnisse' (consistent results).
Trotz kleiner Unterschiede gab es viele übereinstimmende Punkte in den Berichten.
Despite small differences, there were many consistent points in the reports.
together / shared
Gemeinsam means that several people are involved in the same action. Übereinstimmend additionally shows that they share the same opinion and that there is no disagreement. Both words can fit a joint decision, but they emphasize different aspects.
Die Mitglieder beschlossen übereinstimmend, den Termin zu verschieben.
The members unanimously decided to postpone the date.
Die Mitglieder beschlossen gemeinsam, den Termin zu verschieben.
The members jointly decided to postpone the date.
