consensus vs sum

consensus

noun
  • An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation. 

  • 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. 

verb
  • To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement. 

sum

noun
  • An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition). 

  • The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan. 

  • The utmost degree. 

  • A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium. 

  • A quantity of money. 

  • The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan. 

  • A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a sum is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia, where it is equivalent to a township. 

  • A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation. 

  • A central idea or point; gist. 

verb
  • To add together. 

  • To give a summary of. 

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