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

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

Also, as with read-alouds, if anyone needs to sort out a bit of confusion over plot or vocabulary, the narrative can easily be paused for discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal

It prompts other team members to drop out of the discussion or withhold information, fearing that they will be belittled if they speak up.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are currently in discussions with our international shipbuilding partners to explore a joint venture that would significantly expand shipbuilding capacity in support of the future fleet,” a company spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two months later, it increasingly seems that such discussion was a wasted effort, as the chance this ballroom will actually be built is rapidly disappearing.

From Salon

Related Words

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