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   discussion

   /dɪˈskʌʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: "the committee acts as a forum for discussion"
   • ▪ a conversation or debate about a specific topic: "discussions about environmental improvement" Similar conversationtalkdialoguediscourseconferencedebateexchange of viewsconsultationdeliberationchattête-à-têteheart-to-heartseminarsymposiumtalksnegotiationsparleyargumentdisputeaddakoreroinformal:confabchit-chatrappowwowskull sessionbull sessionconvoformal:confabulationrare:palavercolloquyconverseinterlocution
   • ▪ a detailed treatment of a 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?

   • Get a quick, free translation! DISCUSSION definition: 1. the activity in which people talk about something and tell each other their ideas or opinions…. Learn more.

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   What is a discussion document?

   • The whole question of school curriculum is up for discussion. The plan may well be over-ambitious, and is clearly open to discussion. A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail. A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss.

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   What is a discussion of a subject?

   • A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail. A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary.

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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 redundancies. This discussion has raised many important issues.

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   discussion: [noun] consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate.

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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..

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   discussion: 1 n an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic “the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic” Synonyms: discourse , treatment Types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... detail extended treatment of particulars dilation a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic ...

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   Synonym Discussion of Discuss. to talk about; to investigate by reasoning or argument; to present in detail for examination or consideration… See the full definition

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   The examination or consideration of a matter in speech or writing.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   discussion about somebody/something A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. discussion on something The pair held informal discussions on a number of topics. discussion around something The exhibition offers opportunities for frank discussions around sensitive issues.