consensus

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Synonyms: concensus, consenus, consense, consensual, condenses, consonous, conversus, consents, consensuses, nonsenses, concentus

Antonyms: concensus, consenus, consense, consensual, condenses, consonous, conversus, consents, consensuses, nonsenses, concentus

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Noun

1. A process of [[w:Group decision-making#Decision-making in social settings|decision-making]] that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
2. [[general#Adjective|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.
3. {{lb|en|computing}} An [[agreement]] on some data value that is needed during [[computation]].
4. {{lb|en|attributive}} Average projected value.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.

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