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   Dis·cus·sion

   /dəˈskəSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: "the proposals are not a blueprint but ideas for discussion"
   • ▪ a conversation or debate about a certain topic: "discussions about environmental improvement programs" Similar conversationtalkdialoguediscourseconferencedebateexchange of viewsconsultationdeliberationchattête-à-têteheart-to-heartseminarsymposiumtalksnegotiationsparleyargumentdisputeaddakoreroinformal:confabchitchatrappowwowskull sessionbull sessionconvoformal:confabulationrare:palavercolloquyconverseinterlocution
   • ▪ a detailed treatment of a particular topic in speech or writing: "see Appendix One, for a more detailed discussion" Similar examinationexplorationanalysisstudyreviewscrutinytreatmentconsideration

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting judicial examination): via Old French from late Latin discussio(n-), from discutere ‘investigate’ (see discuss).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discussionDiscussion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate. a heated political discussion. 2. : a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing. A discussion on the topic is included in the first chapter.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › discussionDISCUSSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DISCUSSION meaning: 1. the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions…. Learn more.

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   Discussion definition: an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.. See examples of DISCUSSION used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › discussionDiscussion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic. “the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic” synonyms: discourse, treatment. see more. noun. an exchange of views on some topic. “we had a good discussion ” synonyms: give-and-take, word. see more. Pronunciation. US. /dəˈskʌʃən/ UK. /dɪsˈkʌʃən/

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › discussDiscuss Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DISCUSS is to talk about. How to use discuss in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Discuss.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondiscussion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of discussion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › discussionDISCUSSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · If there is discussion about something, people talk about it, often in order to reach a decision. There was a lot of discussion about the report. American English : discussion / dɪsˈkʌʃən /