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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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