consensus
IPA: kʌnsˈɛnsʌs
noun
- A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
- General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
- (computing) An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.
- (attributive) Average projected value.
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.
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Examples of "consensus" in Sentences
- Consensus is the will of the community.
- Consensus is not the same as unanimity.
- That is, not conforming to the consensus.
- Abide by the consensus of the discussion.
- That is not consensus, it is monopolization.
- In this instance the consensus is to acquiesce.
- In furtherance of consensus, I agree with you, Orangemike.
- A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.
- One approach is consensus to reconfirm and the other is consensus to desysop.
- I don't agree to dishonor the difficultly achieved consensus by destroying it.