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discussion

noun dis·cus·sion \di-ˈskə-shən\

: the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something

: a speech or piece of writing that gives information, ideas, opinions, etc., about something

Full Definition of DISCUSSION

: consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate

: a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing

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14th century

Synonyms: argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk

DISCUSSION Defined for Kids

noun dis·cus·sion \di-ˈskə-shən\

: conversation for the purpose of understanding or debating a question or subject

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