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

Veteran human-resources specialists say yes: The tone and style of a layoff discussion can matter greatly in how employees ultimately process a dismissal.

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He added that "we may be having some discussions" with Maduro and that "Venezuela wants to talk", but did not provide further details on when talks might happen.

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Which is why discussion about a possible drone wall seems ever more pressing.

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After a 25-minute cameo as a substitute against Serbia at Wembley, Bellingham started in Tirana, delivering a bit of everything that makes him such a passionate point of discussion.

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“There are anti-Israel discussions, assemblies, pro-Palestine posters, maps hanging in teachers’ classrooms, in district hallways, in school hallways, in administrative offices,” she said.

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• argument 
• conference 
• consideration 
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• examination 
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• meeting 
• review 
• scrutiny 
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