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

Separately, the EFL and Sheffield Wednesday remain in discussions regarding its appeal against the fee restriction, which is currently set to run until the end of the winter 2027 transfer window.

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Honestly, the whole discussion reeks of College Football Brain, that cross-affliction of entitlement and exceptionalism in which the most bizarre circumstances are treated as routine business.

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She said discussions with a grieving family get "more difficult" if there hasn't been a family conversation beforehand or a registered decision.

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Sorely missing are discussions about classrooms and learning.

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In the play, two minor characters from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” bumble about, confused about their role in the prince’s drama, and wander into existential discussions about the search for meaning.

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Related Words

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