» For other uses, see Consensus (disambiguation). Consensus has two common meanings. One is a general among the members of a given 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 achieving formal consensus, see consensus decision-making). Achieving consensus requires serious treatment of every group member's considered opinion. Once a decisi… (More on Consensus)