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Delphi

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noun
1
An ancient Greek city famous as the home of a powerful oracle believed to speak with divine authority.
"Pilgrims once travelled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
2
A structured method of gathering expert opinions through repeated rounds of anonymous feedback to reach consensus.
"The panel used the Delphi method to forecast future demand."

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In plain EnglishBest known as the ancient Greek oracle site; also used for a forecasting technique named after it.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Delphoi, the name of the sacred site in central Greece.

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