conformity vs consensus

conformity

noun
  • The ideology of adhering to one standard or social uniformity. 

  • A point of resemblance; a similarity. 

  • The state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard. 

  • The state of things being similar or identical. 

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. 

  • A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members. 

  • Average projected value. 

  • 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. 

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