discussion
[ dih-skuhsh-uhn ]
/ dɪˈskʌʃ ən /
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noun
an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
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Origin of discussion
OTHER WORDS FROM discussion
dis·cus·sion·al, adjectivepre·dis·cus·sion, nounre·dis·cus·sion, nounWords nearby discussion
discursion, discursive, discus, discuss, discussant, discussion, discutient, disc wheel, disdain, disdainful, disease
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British Dictionary definitions for discussion
discussion
/ (dɪˈskʌʃən) /
noun
the examination or consideration of a matter in speech or writing
Derived forms of discussion
discussional, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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