discussiondi‧scus‧sion /dɪˈskʌʃən/ ●●● S2 W1 noun [countable, uncountable] 
class discussions the topics suggested for discussiondiscussion of the discussion of important issuesdiscussion about high-level discussions about trade and commercediscussion with The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government. We have had discussions about her legal situation.under discussion (=being discussed) The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.2a piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about itdiscussion of the report’s discussion of the legislationTHESAURUSdiscussion an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it: · After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue.· This led to a discussion of our favourite books.· There are several projects under discussion (=being discussed).debate discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something: · There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power.· The student union is holding a debate on immigration.talks formal discussions between governments, organizations etc: · the Arab-Israeli peace talks· The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring.· Bilateral talks (=between two groups or countries)on refugees took place in November.negotiations official discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something: · The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute.· International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.conference a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important matters relating to their organization: · an international conference on nuclear physics· the Labour Party conferenceconsultation a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions: · The government promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport.· The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After a long discussion with her father, she decided not to take the job.
- Most people find honest discussions about sex a little awkward.
- The committee, after much discussion, had decided to go ahead with the proposal to ban cigarette advertising.
- The report includes a discussion of global warming.
- But, as mentioned above, some changes have been made in the light of comments received on the discussion paper.
- Our discussion was closed ten minutes ago.
- Too rarely has it involved the specialist in the secondary school in regular discussion with primary colleagues.
- We would offer a slide or video presentation followed by discussion and scriptural reflection.
THESAURUS
an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it: · After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue.· This led to a discussion of our favourite books.· There are several projects under discussion (=being discussed).
discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something: · There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power.· The student union is holding a debate on immigration.
formal discussions between governments, organizations etc: · the Arab-Israeli peace talks· The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring.· Bilateral talks (=between two groups or countries)on refugees took place in November.
official discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something: · The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute.· International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.
a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important matters relating to their organization: · an international conference on nuclear physics· the Labour Party conference
a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions: · The government promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport.· The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.
Longman Language Activatora meeting where people discuss something when people talk about and exchange ideas about something, especially in order to make a decision: · The committee, after much discussion, had decided to go ahead with the proposal to ban cigarette advertising.discussion about: · Most people find honest discussions about sex a little awkward.discussion with: · After a long discussion with her father, she decided not to take the job.
when people who represent governments, companies, workers' groups etc meet to discuss a problem or business arrangement and try to reach an agreement: · The trade negotiations between the US and Japan are going very well.negotiations with: · Negotiations with the Turkish government are due to begin tomorrow.
a series of discussions between political or business leaders, which may continue for several days or weeks and are intended to solve a difficult problem: · the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, known as 'SALT'hold talks: · The peace talks are being held in Geneva.talks with: · The company's managers have begun talks with union leaders.be in talks: · Russia's main diamond producer has also been in talks with the mining company.peace/trade talks: · a tough negotiator in international trade talks
a formal public discussion, for example in parliament or on television, in which two or more groups of people make speeches giving different opinions about a subject, and people vote on it afterwards: · The law was passed, after a long and sometimes angry debate.debate on/about: · There will be a televised debate between those in favour of military action and those who are against.
an organization, meeting, or television programme where people have a chance to discuss an important subject in public: forum for: · The association began as a forum for sharing ideas about management problems.forum to do something: · I want a forum to address the most serious problem facing the people of this state.
when something can be discussed before a decision is made an offer, price, agreement etc that is negotiable can be discussed and changed before being agreed on: · We are looking for an experienced journalist to join the news team. The salary is negotiable.· The offer is negotiable, so feel free to suggest changes.· The contract is for a period of six months, and is not negotiable.
if something is open to discussion or negotiation , it has not yet been officially decided and you are allowed to discuss it and suggest changes: · Which company gets the franchise is open to negotiation.· My father's orders were not open to discussion.
when something is discussed · The issues have been widely discussed, but so far no one has drawn any conclusions.· Healthy eating is much discussed these days, and several books have been published on the subject.be widely discussed · Questions about how to raise children have been widely discussed.
if something such as a situation, plan, or proposal is under discussion , people are discussing it with the intention of deciding what to do about it: · A proposal to reduce the size of the army has been under discussion for some time now.· A title for the new book is still under discussion.
if something affecting the public or society is on the agenda , most people have heard of it and are talking about it: · The recent riots have put the problem of unemployment back on the agenda.be high on the agenda: · The prevention of ordinary crime has been high on the agenda for ten years.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We have had discussions about her legal situation.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The performance was followed by an animated discussion. The government refused to enter into discussions with the opposition. the expense of a protracted legal battle The possibility of employing more staff is still under discussion (=being discussed, considered etc). All categories of expenditure are under review.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
We have had discussions about her legal situation. The performance was followed by an animated discussion. The government refused to enter into discussions with the opposition.· The course includes both individual work and group discussions.
(=something to be debated/negotiated etc)· How to solve the housing crisis is a matter for debate.
the expense of a protracted legal battle· A new book criticising Hollywood has provoked fierce debate in the US.
· Let's all calm down and have a rational discussion.
· TV is a favourite subject for discussion.
· The issue is a topic of great debate in the record industry.
The possibility of employing more staff is still under discussion (=being discussed, considered etc). All categories of expenditure are under review.· This will involve a brief discussion of the approach known in contemporary philosophy as functionalism.· A brief discussion of how to control the page layout and how to avoid widow and orphan line is provided below.· One nice inclusion is a brief discussion of centrifugal methods in the separations chapter.· A brief discussion of the most popular herbs in game cooking is in order.· It is these eddies that relate particularly to the brief discussion above of the correlation measurements in Fig. 21.9.· Holder says he does not recall the brief discussion.· Followed by a brief discussion of how to make all our small pieces of action research available to each other.· We begin with a brief discussion of the methodological issues underlying these two modes of analysis.
· The requirements may well be modified as detailed work and discussion proceed.· A detailed discussion of the implications of the different course styles can be found in our sixth report.· So I was elected chairman of the meeting in committee, which is where all the detailed discussion and drafting takes place.· This should take place at a time when the individual is able to engage in detailed discussion.· After two hours of debate the synod voted overwhelmingly to receive the report and moved on to detailed discussion of the legislation.· The issue of equality had to be looked at very closely and we had already had detailed discussions with I.C.T.U. on equality.· A more detailed discussion of behavioural intervention strategies is included in Chapter 9.· The second was the rhythm of the war itself, which gave time for the detailed discussion of post-war policy.
· Our earlier discussion inclines one to say so.· In our earlier discussion of knowledge, physical knowledge and logical-mathematical knowledge were differentiated.· Very frequently in the literature earlier discussions about sign language universality are described as myths or misconceptions.· Let us now return to our earlier discussion of the Mandelbrot set.· This too is evident from our earlier discussion.· This demarcation is achieved, as we saw in our earlier discussion of Winnicott, through frustration.· Readers are referred to the earlier discussion. 3.· For this purpose I will concentrate on the approaches that follow most directly from the earlier discussion of benefit-cost analysis.
· Inducements were offered to the debtor to confess his insolvency and be frank in his discussion of assets.· They were frank discussions and he listened carefully.· It should be a frank two-way discussion from which useful lessons can be learnt for the future.· This would limit frank discussion, and might well inhibit the judge in saying anything, and does not favour the practice.· Delegates agreed afterwards that they found more ground for agreement than conflict and appreciated the frank and open discussions.· Instead, most books make pious noises about more research being required rather than offering a frank discussion the of areas of ignorance.· Whatever the circumstances an open and frank discussion must take place between the new employee and her manager at the earliest opportunity.
· She did in fact attend clinic eventually, and this allowed a full discussion of the situation.· This happened fre-quently enough to warrant fuller discussion in a separate chapter.· As most of the ward learning occurs at the bedside, full discussion of the patient and his treatment provides another problem.· A full discussion of democracy takes us far away from the main focus of this work.· In later sections I present a fuller discussion of merger.· I shall return to a fuller discussion of anthracnose pathology in due course.· Forcing values upon another without full discussion of what are to count as rights and duties appear to me to be anti-educational.· General grants A full discussion of the methods of distributing the general grant is beyond the scope of this book.
· Similarly, the reference to reactions in organic solvents merited further discussion.· The Council may decide upon modalities for the further discussion and possible work on the model.· Most of these points are self-explanatory but the first one, the misrepresentation, requires further discussion.· Another fifteen minutes made clear that there was nothing to be gained by further discussion.· The events or worries that are repeated show areas that need more exploration and further discussion.· See chapter 8 for further discussion of the regional distribution of population.· Her voice repudiated any further discussion.
· The general theoretical discussion on concepts and definitions is therefore - perhaps surprisingly - put at the end.· They were the objects of our general discussion of algorithms, as given in the last chapter.· Talk and general discussion might include ideas of number, shape and comparisons.· In the general discussion at the end the group agreed that: 1.· We begin with a more general discussion of all forms of imperfect competition and monopoly power.· Office, status, and the possible roles they confer are highly culture variable and may need general discussion with students.· Thereafter it should be opened up for general discussion.· She used to attend the general discussion part and make her views known as to where the next shop would be.
· But the abortion issue continued to dominate informal discussions.· In addition to the informal discussions, corporate planning departments require knowledge of the business environments for their formal roles in the planning process.· But the growing pains of the organization rippled through the conference and informal discussions.· Meanwhile the king held informal discussions with the multitude.· Though he lectured, tutored, and held informal discussions, Smith also found time to serve as dean of faculty.· The two apparently had had informal discussions about a deal, but none recently.
· And he also had long discussions with the actors when they rehearsed the dialogue during the week before shooting began.· Izumi said that in his long discussions with Hwang he found him to be a man of great intellect.· It wasn't obviously a particularly long discussion ... you are dealing with a company of a modest size ....· We used to have long discussions and arguments about everything from radio-controlled models to religion, and from parapsychology to physics.· Reportedly there were long discussions over the wisdom of fusing the two together.· We had long discussions about whatever we liked, and during term-time Don Cattabianchi would sometimes help us with our homework.· If antibiotics are likely to clear up the infection, why are we having this long discussion?· These dilemmas may even present themselves shortly after a long policy discussion when both parties have agreed on the proper procedure.
· They both knew what Mrs Diamond had said, but neither proposed to give it the status open discussion would confer.· Evaluation of how the plan has met these needs takes place in open discussion in class. 3.· Such lists often have a parallel open list for discussion.· Delegates agreed afterwards that they found more ground for agreement than conflict and appreciated the frank and open discussions.· Some learn best from books, others from lectures and yet others from free and open discussion.· Full and open discussion by all the participants in the scheme. 7.· It is high time for this neglect to yield to a more open discussion of these issues and a more positive approach.· We will publish a draft Budget four months before the final version, to promote open discussion of economic and taxation policy.
· Encourage engineers to speak at public meetings, discussions, seminars and conferences to promote public awareness of risk issues.· They argued that if their deeds were meritorious, they had nothing to fear from the light of public analysis and discussion.· Cardinal Agagianian brought the debate to a sudden close on 30 October to forestall further public discussion outside the Council.· The government crafted the bailout scheme with little public discussion and without determining who was responsible for the losses.· They argued that some groups can consciously or unconsciously put up barriers to the public discussion of issues.· We are concerned that much public discussion of the future of Social Security is based on misinformation about its financing.· It became ever more difficult to prevent public discussion of political issues.· The importance of intuitive mythologies is that they make available a language for public discussion and for the individual learning-experience.
· You would be wise to bring out into the open anything that you feel needs serious discussion with your partner.· We simply encourage a serious discussion of these issues.· No serious Marxist discussion of class has failed to recognize the importance of divisions within the working class.· Now they could put their feet under something, light up a smoke, and we could have a serious goddamn discussion.· Fianna Fail's formula is that once the Unionists get down to serious discussions they will be addressed.· The values or ends for which higher education stands are seldom raised as a serious matter for discussion.· Let us return to a serious discussion of the subject before us.· This is most serious during the discussion of locution and illocution.
NOUN· After a series of delays, more discussion groups and a conference in Manchester, work started on the actual dummy.· It happens via electronic mail, in discussion groups and particularly in chat areas, where people type messages to each other.· Cybersex A lot of people have experimented with verbal cybersex in discussion groups and shared spaces such as MUDs and MOOs.· Classes or discussion groups on women's writing command an enthusiastic response that is often lacking in mainstream teaching.· On-line debate discussion groups also will take place on the Internet, the global computer network.· In this context, news relates to the messages stored in more than 85,000 discussion groups.· Those with Internet access should keep an eye on a series of Usenet discussion groups that cater to Windows 95 issues.
· This discussion paper considers points made in the Review and in the working papers.· Rhone then prepared a discussion paper on the implications of the Better Communities Act for Phoenix.· But, as mentioned above, some changes have been made in the light of comments received on the discussion paper.· A transport discussion paper. 4.· The points raised in this discussion paper are based on existing Age Concern policies.· Finally, a possible change from the discussion paper which has not been made should also be recorded here.· His discussion paper on the subject had now been drafted and redrafted several times.· Many discussion papers and theories have been offered, and each one seems to offer a different conclusion.
VERB· De Klerk begins fresh round of discussions.· Most classes began with a discussion of readings that Gordon had distributed the week before.· We begin with a discussion of approaches to researching children framed by differing conceptualisations of childhood.· Years later, toward the end of his life, Joe began a biographical discussion of his childhood by noting this disparity.· Then began lengthy discussions on ways and means.· The group returned after dinner to begin a discussion of organization structure.· I began this discussion by saying that adherence to systematic nomenclature is a limiting kind of freedom.· We begin with a brief discussion of the methodological issues underlying these two modes of analysis.
· Unfortunately, the onset of severe flight conditions had stopped Myeloski from continuing his discussion with Duncan about the kidnapping.· But the abortion issue continued to dominate informal discussions.· On his return he continued his discussions with leaders of the deaf community and other missioners.· In addition, the continuing discussions between architect, contractor, and tenant might reveal the need for other changes.· Thames Water has promised to continue discussions with objectors over the next two to three years before applying for planning permission.· Late at night Modigliani persuaded them all to go back to his place to continue the discussion.· The congregation can stay after the service to continue the discussion.· During the journey back to Waterloo they continued their discussion.
· Every family health services authority should enter into discussions with its general practitioners to establish guidelines for the employment of counsellors.· It would not be pertinent for me to attempt to enter into a detailed discussion of such questions.· Studies of students taking part in seminars suggest that posture is also used to indicate a desire to enter the discussion.· Like other staff, they enter into the discussions and decision-making which surround their work.· Now, a new aspect has entered the discussions between consultancies and their clients: Creativity.· It can enable the reluctant and shy to enter into discussion with greater enthusiasm at home or at work.
· This is followed by a discussion of how integration with other levels may be used to control the search space. 4.6.· These are followed by a discussion of characteristics of thought of the preoperational child.· Jones and Rafelski went to see Phillips following the discussion.· The talk is followed by a panel discussion on new trends in families.· Which means you can follow a whole discussion, as well as check out who's who and how well respected.· The following discussion will center on neurophysiological examples.· Three important conclusions follow from this discussion.· This is followed by discussion of the political system, a third major concept used to analyze these collectivities.
· The town Soviet was also to hold discussions with representatives from the factories and the women's section.· Leonard will hold a discussion and book signing at the gallery January 27.· There were several other matters of concern, and they attempted to hold discussions, or to get answers to their questions.· About a year ago, according to the people familiar with the situation, Volvo held preliminary discussions with Chrysler Corp.· In 1990, it emerged that he had held discussions about buying PowerGen, the state electricity generator, outright.· I am not to hold a discussion, Sandy says.· The Reform of Heisei also holds policy discussions by computer.· Throughout Friday, Cardin held a series of discussions with Rep.
· Thus, such crimes as embezzlement and other examples of employee theft will not be included in this discussion of corporate crime.· The father should be included in all discussions and in all periods of contact with the baby.· Pupils too might be included in discussions of where the school is going.· The proposal should always include discussion of the control of secondary variables.· The committee generated a draft agenda for the conference, which included six domains requiring discussion and debate.· As part of your writing about the Mayas, include a discussion of theocracy.· In some families there may be little distinction made between siblings and cousins, and these may be included in any discussion.· Hence, we include a discussion of various ways in which the insurance funds could be given further protection.
· It will certainly involve a lot of discussion and asking questions, and an appreciation of the setting.· The fact-finding process involves a more formal discussion, during which each party again presents its position and supporting facts.· This will involve a brief discussion of the approach known in contemporary philosophy as functionalism.· It is unclear, for example, whether the tobacco industry is involved in the discussions.· When involved in discussions and meetings consider the needs of the children who are less verbally articulate.· Rob Schubert was involved in the early discussions: In March 1985 we began discussing the density of the project.· The consultative structure adopted can allow staff to have a say and be involved in discussions.· Advice on childcare for baby adopters may involve discussion on breastfeeding.
· Two invited speakers address topics of current theological interest, leading to discussion and debate.· Within minutes, she asked students to lead a discussion about how to measure the area of a rectangle.· In the teaching of the principles of group discussion, every member of the group should take turns in leading the discussion.· This conversation led to-her discussions about how I could work with this organization by conducting career change seminars.· Schumacher had come prepared, and knew exactly where he wanted to lead the discussion.· Anything which features social interaction could lead on to group discussion of some aspect of communication.· This option leads us into a discussion of public goods and services.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1when you discuss something: - BUndeterred, the group is revising its proposal and plans to contest every license that comes up for review.
- After a short heated argument, the inspector agreed to pay the costs in cash from his local station funds.
- After fifteen months of heated debate, Billingham was abandoned.
- It got off to a hairy start with several heated discussions about what a wild boar is.
- No presidential policy is so controversial that it provokes heated debate.
- Since 1980, a balanced-budget amendment has been the focus of heated debate in congressional committees and on the floor.
- There was heated argument at the meeting, with strongly differing views advanced.
- There was a heated argument between the two men which at length it fell to Branson to settle.
- Witnesses have already given descriptions of the pair who were seen having what appeared to be a heated argument.
class discussions the topics suggested for discussiondiscussion of the discussion of important issuesdiscussion about high-level discussions about trade and commercediscussion with The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government. We have had discussions about her legal situation.under discussion (=being discussed) The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.2a piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about itdiscussion of the report’s discussion of the legislationTHESAURUSdiscussion an occasion when you discuss something, or the process of discussing it: · After a long discussion, they decided to paint the room pale blue.· This led to a discussion of our favourite books.· There are several projects under discussion (=being discussed).debate discussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time, in which people express different opinions. Also used to mean a formal discussion of a subject, after which people vote for or against something: · There is a lot of debate about the safety of nuclear power.· The student union is holding a debate on immigration.talks formal discussions between governments, organizations etc: · the Arab-Israeli peace talks· The next round of trade talks will be held in the spring.· Bilateral talks (=between two groups or countries)on refugees took place in November.negotiations official discussions between two or more groups who are trying to agree on something: · The two sides have begun negotiations aimed at ending the dispute.· International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.conference a large formal meeting at which people from many places discuss their work or research, or important matters relating to their organization: · an international conference on nuclear physics· the Labour Party conferenceconsultation a formal discussion in which people who are affected by or involved in something can give their opinions: · The government promised a full public consultation before a decision was made to build the airport.· The revised syllabus was devised after wide consultations with the teaching profession.