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Added 9 October 2026

consensus

/kənˈsɛnsəs/ noun

In Latin: consensus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about consensus at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
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.
reach consensus
An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.

verb

To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin cōnsēnsus (“agreement, accordance, unanimity”), from cōnsentiō (“feel together; agree”); see consent.

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