consensus

noun

General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each member of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.

A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

(computing) An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.

(attributive) Average projected value.

verb

(ambitransitive) To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.

Roots

sentiosens- · Latin · feel

Synonyms for consensus

unanimityn unanimousnessn accordn agreementn consentn concordancen

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