To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.
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.
To come together as companions, comrades, partners, etc.
To arrange in matched pairs.
To copulate with.
To match, fit together without space between.
To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.
To copulate.
To marry; to match (a person).
To pair in order to raise offspring.
To fit (objects) together without space between.
Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age.
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
A breeding partner.
In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
The other member of a matched pair of objects.
A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
A first mate.
A friend, usually of the same sex.
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea