consensus vs coordination

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. 

coordination

noun
  • The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect. 

  • The ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully. 

  • An equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses, for example, using and, or, or but. 

  • The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound. 

  • The resulting state of working together; cooperation; synchronization. 

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