discussion
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1.4
- noun
- /dɪsˈkʌʃən/
:
discusión
- The time has come for us to have a serious discussion.
- topic of discussion
- lead a discussion
- engage in discussion
So this might be a longer discussion than usual.
- So this might be a longer discussion than usual.
- Which will be the subject of discussion tomorrow.
- So let's launch right into the discussion of the text.
- So much of the discussion is about money.
- I think it's time to have an honest discussion about AMC.
- So we still have to have this discussion, so let's continue here.
- And I can see now based on our discussion why it would work.
- I've gotten into hours long discussions on anger.
- I would like to close with a little discussion about the nearby stars.
- And, and it, it's, it's a discussion that enriches both people.
- So the two people we have for this discussion are Brian Caravano.
- We wanted to pick up the discussion on cartels, right?
Examples
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We have to have another discussion very soon.
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The team had a productive discussion about the project's goals and strategies.
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And I can see now based on our discussion why it would work.
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So much of the discussion is about money.
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It's a raw, honest discussion that is very rare.
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The opportunities to have those discussions with peers can be few and far between.
Academic text (2011) -
I think it's time to have an honest discussion about AMC.
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However, the role of culture is notably absent in discussions of the right to die.
Academic text (2011) -
In the event of diverging perspectives, consensus was achieved through group discussion and written communication.
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So, the discussion topic I've chosen for today is something that's going to interest all of you.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A talk between two or more people to share news and ideas
∞
2.0
A formal discussion where opposing sides argue about a topic
∞
5.6
A short talk between people
947
1.0
A discussion where people share ideas or feelings
122
6.4
Speech or writing about a topic
119
3.5
A short angry conversation between two people
12
3.7
A discussion by a small group of experts in front of an audience
9
2.8
An open talk where many people share views about things that affect everyone
8
3.3
A conversation where people share ideas honestly without holding back
6
4.4
Polite, respectful discussion about political or controversial topics
6
3.8
A friendly exchange of ideas and jokes
3
2.0
A conversation among several people about one topic to share ideas or make a decision
3
9.7
A formal serious talk about a specific topic
1
3.5
Serious conversation that looks closely at important or difficult ideas
1
4.1
A lively, strong talk where people share honest, clear opinions
Public talk that most people know and accept
Antonyms
Compounds
9
2.8
An open talk where many people share views about things that affect everyone
3
2.0
A conversation among several people about one topic to share ideas or make a decision
A small group in a course where students meet to talk about material, usually led by a teaching assistant
- Archaic
A discussion that focuses on difficult ideas and is hard for most people to follow
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Discussion comes from the old Latin verb discutere, which meant 'to shake apart' or 'to examine'. So a discussion is like a talk where people 'shake' ideas to test them and find which parts are best.