Definitions for consensus
kənˈsɛn səscon·sen·sus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. consensusnoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. consensusnoun

   A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.

2. consensusnoun

   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. consensusnoun

   Average projected value, as in the finance term consensus forecast.

4. Etymology: From consensus, from consentio; see consent.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. consensus

   Consensus decision-making or consensus process (often abbreviated to consensus) are group decision-making processes in which participants develop and decide on proposals with the aim, or requirement, of acceptance by all. The focus on establishing agreement of at least the majority or the supermajority and avoiding unproductive opinion differentiates consensus from unanimity, which requires all participants to support a decision.

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1. consensus

   Consensus can be defined as a general agreement or harmony among a group of individuals regarding a particular decision, opinion, or course of action. It implies that a majority or a significant number of participants have reached a mutual understanding, resolving any differences or conflicts in order to achieve a common goal or outcome. Consensus is often attained through deliberation, discussion, and negotiation, aiming to ensure that everyone's perspectives and interests are considered and incorporated into a collective decision-making process. It is an essential principle in democratic systems and group dynamics, promoting cooperation, unity, and effective problem-solving.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Consensusnoun

   agreement; accord; consent

2. Etymology: [L. See Consent.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consensus

   kon-sen′sus, n. agreement of various parts: agreement in opinion: unanimity.—n. Consen′sion, mutual consent.—adj. Consen′sual, relating to consent.—adv. Consen′sually.—Consensual contract, a contract requiring merely the consent of the parties. [L. consentīre. See Consent.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consensus

   General agreement or collective opinion; the judgment arrived at by most of those concerned.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. consensus

   Decision-making that creates and verifies mutual agreement.

   The common consensus globally is we all choose to focus positively on creating optimum health, human rights, right to life and shared prosperity for all people and animals on planet earth together with our love, unity and solidarity.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 20, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'consensus' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4806

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'consensus' in Nouns Frequency: #1998

How to pronounce consensus?

1. Alex

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How to say consensus in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of consensus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of consensus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of consensus in a Sentence

1. President Omar al-Bashir:

   We can freeze rulings during the talks period as well as take any other measures based on consensus, but we cannot provide amnesty unless we feel the talks will succeed because you don't want to grant them amnesty only for them to pick up guns against you again.

2. Issac Planas:

   We have a group of equal individuals that reach a choice, can have consensus decision making as we can see in sheep, bats, some monkey species, fish, birds, for example, or also humans in this case.

3. John Campbell:

   In the past there has been a kind of consensus among the people who run Nigeria ... Elections at the presidential level were largely predetermined, what we are talking about now are real elections, with a polarized electorate.

4. Mujtaba Rahman:

   The only leader that has a coherent vision is (French President Emmanuel) Macron, but he's very divisive in the way he goes about it. It's actually highly counterproductive. He wants to build consensus on these questions but the way in which he talks to other leaders actually hurts.

5. Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen:

   Consensus was really built on last year's numbers. The Street didn't have full visibility to our title plan yet.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=consensus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Consensus
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consensus
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consensus
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=consensus