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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.


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

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Researchers value the decades of writing by former Mao personal secretary Li Rui for providing a rare insider’s view of relationships and discussions at the top levels of the Chinese Communist Party.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The business will now commence trading in administration managed by FRP Advisory as they seek to continue discussions with interested parties regarding a sale of some or all of the business and its brands."

From BBC

The furlough scheme ended earlier this month and the company says it is in discussions with the Scottish government about an extension.

From BBC

Club sources told BBC Sport that De Zerbi's comments on Greenwood had been considered as part of the process to appoint him and had formed part of discussions.

From BBC

After the UBS note came out Monday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s indicated in a discussion at Harvard that the Fed is inclined to look past energy spikes.

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