discussion

American  

[dih-skuhsh-uhn] / dɪˈskʌʃ ən /

noun

1. an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.

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discussion British  

/ dɪˈskʌʃən /

noun

1. the examination or consideration of a matter in speech or writing

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Other Word Forms

• discussional adjective
• prediscussion noun
• rediscussion noun

Etymology

Origin of discussion

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin discussiōn-, stem of discussiō “inquiry, examination,” Latin: “a shaking,” from discuss(us) “shaken” ( discuss ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

There needs to be debate and discussion within a dressing room, and healthy competition, as much as McCullum likes to talk about alleviating pressure.

From BBC

"I believe that it's in our interest as Europeans and Ukrainians to find the right framework to re-engage this discussion" in the coming weeks, the French president said.

From Barron's

"But it's taught me to enter into discussions being more intentional and thoughtful, and also backing myself up."

From BBC

I assume your discussions cover your joint property, and not your separate property, which you can leave to your own children as you wish.

From MarketWatch

While Witkoff was in Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed offered to make an introduction to the Russians, according to people familiar with the discussions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• analysis
• argument
• conference
• consideration
• consultation
• controversy
• conversation
• debate
• deliberation
• dialogue
• discourse
• dispute
• examination
• exchange
• interview
• meeting
• review
• scrutiny
• symposium
• wrangling