Consensus

Noun

 * 1) A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
 * 2) General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
 * 3) Average projected value, as in the finance term consensus forecast.

Related terms

 * consensual
 * consent

Thesaurus
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