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   De·bate

   /dəˈbāt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward: "last night's debate on the Education Bill"
   • ▪ an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved: "the national debate on education"

   verb

   • 1. argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner: "the board debated his proposal" Similar discussconfer abouttalk overtalk throughtalk aboutexchange views onexchange views aboutthrash outargueargue aboutargue the pros and cons ofdisputewrangle overbandy words concerningcontend overcontestcontrovertmootinformal:kick aroundbat aroundarchaic:altercate
   • ▪ consider a possible course of action in one's mind before reaching a decision: "he debated whether he should leave the matter alone or speak to her" Similar considergive some thought tothink overthink aboutchew overmull overturn over in one's mindweigh upponderdeliberatereflectcontemplatemusemeditatecogitatearchaic:pore onrare:cerebrate

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin dis- (expressing reversal) + battere ‘to fight’.

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   What is a debate?

   • Imagine two people with different ideas. They talk about their thoughts in front of others, each trying to show why their ideas are good. This is a debate, a special kind of discussion about a specific topic.

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   What is a debate & why is it important?

   • In a debate, arguments are put forward for common opposing viewpoints. Debates have historically occurred in public meetings, academic institutions, debate halls, coffeehouses, competitions, and legislative assemblies.

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   What is public debate?

   • Public debate may mean simply debating by the public, or in public. The term is also used for a particular formal style of debate in a competitive or educational context. Two teams of two compete through six rounds of argument, giving persuasive speeches on a particular topic.

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   What do people say in a debate?

   • The people in a debate share their points of view, give reasons for their ideas, and also say why they think the other person’s ideas might not be right. They’re not just trying to win the debate; they want other people, like a judge or an audience, to believe their ideas are the best after hearing all the evidence and reasons shared.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DebateDebate - Wikipedia

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   Debate is a process that involves formal discourse, discussion, and oral addresses on a particular topic or collection of topics, often with a moderator and an audience. In a debate, arguments are put forward for common opposing viewpoints.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › debateDEBATE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   discussion or argument about a subject: a political debate. There has been a lot of public debate on the safety of food. debate. verb. uk / dɪˈbeɪt / us. debate verb (DISCUSS) to discuss a subject in a formal way: These issues need to be debated openly. debate verb (DECIDE) to try to make a decision about something:

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6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › debate_1debate noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   debate. noun. /dɪˈbeɪt/. [countable, uncountable] debate (on/about/over something) an argument or discussion expressing different opinions a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate the current debate about taxes There had been much debate on the issue of childcare.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › debateDEBATE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Debate definition: a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints. See examples of DEBATE used in a sentence.

8. en.thefreedictionary.com › debateDebate - definition of debate by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A discussion involving opposing points; an argument. 2. Deliberation; consideration: passed the motion with little debate. 3. A formal contest of argumentation in which two opposing teams defend and attack a given proposition. 4. Obsolete Conflict; strife.

9. philosophyterms.com › debateDebate: Explanation and Examples

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   Definition of Debate. Imagine two people with different ideas. They talk about their thoughts in front of others, each trying to show why their ideas are good. This is a debate, a special kind of discussion about a specific topic.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › debateDEBATE definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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    DEBATE meaning: 1. talk or arguments about a subject: 2. to talk about a subject in a formal way: 3. to try to…. Learn more.