Consensus

Origin

From Latin cōnsēnsus ("agreement, accordance, unanimity"), from cōnsentiō ("feel together; agree"); see consent.

Full definition of consensus

Noun

1. A process of Decision making#Decision making in social setting 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