discussion
Americannoun
noun
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
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At the time Bondi apparently sought to redirect questioning by a congressional panel charged with overseeing her department’s work toward a discussion of the U.S. equities market, the Dow indeed was riding high.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Instead, the justices spent the hearing as they customarily do, engaged in a complex and legalistic discussion about how to analyze ambiguous text and how to weigh historical evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
First, we got a “speedy deletion” criterion for A.I. images, allowing editors not to spend a whole week on a deletion discussion.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Powell spoke at a moderated discussion with Harvard’s introductory economics class at Sanders Theatre on Monday afternoon, fielding questions from Harvard economist David Laibson and students in the audience.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
It was meant to be a panel discussion, but of course the men on the panel had little interest in talking to each other and more interest in delivering measured, prepared remarks.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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