CONSENSUS
consensus
(noun) agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole; “the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions”; “those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
consensus (countable and uncountable, plural consensuses)
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.
(attributive) Average projected value.
Antonyms
• dissensus
Source: Wiktionary
Con*sen"sus, n. Etym: [L. See Consent.]
Definition: Agreement; accord; consent. That traditional consensus of society which we call public opinion. Tylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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