1.NounA process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
2.NounGeneral 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; After years of debate over the best wine to serve at Thanksgiving, no real consensus has emerged."
3.NounAn agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.
4.NounAverage projected value.
"a financial consensus forecast"
5.VerbTo seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.