congruence vs consensus

congruence

noun
  • The quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate. 

  • Matrix similarity by an orthogonal matrix. 

  • A relation between two numbers indicating they give the same remainder when divided by some given number. 

  • More generally: any equivalence relation defined on an algebraic structure which is preserved by operations defined by the structure. 

  • The quality of being isometric — roughly, the same measure and shape. 

consensus

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

  • Average projected value. 

  • General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action. 

  • 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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