Definitions

1. noun

a general or widespread agreement or opinion among a group of people

“The consensus was that the new policy would be beneficial for the company.”

2. noun

the judgment or opinion arrived at by a group of people after discussion or deliberation

“The consensus of the panel was that the artist’s work was a masterpiece.”

3. noun

agreement or harmony of opinions, actions, or results

“The two teams reached a consensus on the terms of the merger.”

4. verb

to reach a general agreement or opinion

“The committee will try to consensus on the new proposal.”