discussion

[dih-skuhsh-uhn]

noun

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

discussion

/ dɪˈskʌʃən /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• discussional adjective
• prediscussion noun
• rediscussion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discussion¹

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

That’s why she and her team have begun engaging in policy discussions through groups like the Hawaii Food Alliance.

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Bondi and Blanche knew generally that Halligan intended to seek an indictment of James at some point but were caught off guard by the timing, people familiar with those discussions said.

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She then officially opened the festival, delivering a speech before a panel discussion on the importance of reading and studying literature.

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The WFP, which leads the group of organisations handling food security, has begun discussions with COGAT, the Israeli defence ministry agency for civilian affairs in the territories.

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The Israeli unit charged with humanitarian coordination, known as COGAT, said the surge in aid could take several days to start, reflecting ongoing discussions on the logistics of distributions and other concerns.

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Related Words

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