Definition of consensus Consensus

/kʌnsɛˈnsʌs/ - [kunsensus] - con•sen•sus

We found 9 definitions of consensus from 7 different sources.

What does consensus mean?

WordNet

Noun

Plural: consensuses

consensus - 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"

accord, agreement sympathetic compatibility

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Wiktionary

consensus (Noun)
A process of making#Decision making in social decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
consensus (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.
consensus (Noun)
Average projected value, as in the finance term consensus forecast .

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

consensus (n.)
Agreement; accord; consent.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

consensus
An opinion with which all or the majority of a group agree.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

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.]

Wikipedia

Consensus has two common meanings. One is a general agreement by members of a group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision making and follow-up action. The other is as a theory and practice of getting such agreements (for information on the "practice" of getting formal consensus, "see" consensus decision-making).