consensus

  1. Noun.  A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
  2. Noun.  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. Noun.  Average projected value, as in the finance term consensus forecast.

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