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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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   What does discussion mean?

   • discussão, argumentação, debate… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DISCUSSION definition: a conversation in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions: . Learn more.

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   What does Discusión mean?

   • discusión, discusión [feminine], debate [masculine]… discussão, argumentação, debate… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! 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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   What does under discussion mean?

   • under discussion The matter is still under discussion (= being considered). There was some lively discussion at the meeting. "Can we move on to the next item for discussion, please ?" Management are having discussions with the union about possible layoffs. This discussion has raised many important issues.

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   What is discuss verb?

   • Definition of discuss verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to talk about something with somebody, especially in order to decide something discuss something with somebody Have you discussed the problem with anyone? discuss something I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. They met to discuss the possibility of working together.

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   Definitions of discussion. 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.

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   B1. a conversation in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions: They were having a discussion about football. Several ideas are still under discussion (= being discussed). Fewer examples. an informal discussion. His remarks prompted a lot of discussion.

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   The meaning of DISCUSSION is consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate. How to use discussion in a sentence.

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   Discuss. (= in an essay question) Definition of discuss verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    What does the noun discussion mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun discussion, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. discussion has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pathology (late 1500s) Scottish law (late 1600s) See meaning & use.