It was like working on a jigsaw puzzle: the group needed pieces of information from every member in order to put together the general understanding that would be measured on the test.
There has been little environmental push back as new plants have come online, in part because there's a general understanding that methane, which is generated in landfills as waste decomposes, is an even more damaging greenhouse gas on a pound-for-pound basis than CO2.
"There was almost a general understanding that — guess what?
"There's a general understanding that something major needs to be done.
"There is a general understanding that she will start to move that way," Wetmore said.
Dannielle Romano, an analyst with Jupiter, said the research validated a general understanding that "Napster is an international phenomenon".
E-mail etiquette often necessitates a response within 24 hours, with the general understanding that sooner is better.
There is general understanding that collaboration is a key element in the governance for a sustainable environment.
There is also a general understanding that oil and natural gas will continue to be an integral part of our energy picture for decades to come.
Despite a general understanding that courts should respect the principle of separation of powers, American justices have often been criticized for making policy judgments.
"In reality, it's like a passport for Uday and Qusay to leave the country," said Mr. Hazim, 37. "There is a general understanding that there is a secret agreement between the U.S. and Saddam's family".
