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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
1
: consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate
2
: a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing
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First Known Use of DISCUSSION
14th century
Related to DISCUSSION
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- 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
Rhymes with DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION Defined for Kids
discussion
noun dis·cus·sion \di-ˈskə-shən\
Definition of DISCUSSION for Kids
: conversation for the purpose of understanding or debating a question or subject
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