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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Addressing those rumours on Sunday's BBC Politics Wales, he said he was "flattered" but had not had any discussions about it with anyone in the party.
From BBC
A person close to Witkoff said the envoy wasn’t involved in the country’s AI chip negotiations related to G42 but was briefed on the discussions.
In July 2010, there seem to be business deals under discussion.
From BBC
His public silence does not signal a lack of private discussion with his key US ally.
From BBC
The right opportunity did arise and Calvert-Lewin's form for Leeds has seen him return to discussion about the England squad.
From BBC
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