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单词 discussion
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discussion

noun

dis·​cus·​sion di-ˈskə-shən How to pronounce discussion (audio)
1
: consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate
a heated political discussion
2
: a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing
A discussion on the topic is included in the first chapter.

Synonyms

  • argument
  • argumentation
  • argy-bargy [chiefly British]
  • back-and-forth
  • colloquy
  • confab
  • confabulation
  • conference
  • consult
  • consultation
  • council
  • counsel
  • debate
  • deliberation
  • dialogue
  • dialog
  • give-and-take
  • palaver
  • parley
  • talk
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Example Sentences

The class was involved in a heated discussion about politics. I hope to have a discussion with them about the matter soon. After much discussion of the plan, the idea was rejected entirely. During the period under discussion, the town grew in size. The smoking ban is a major topic of discussion these days. The article is an in-depth discussion of his theories. The first chapter includes a discussion of childcare issues. See More
Recent Examples on the Web But as Lula pulls ahead in the polls, discussion among supporters of an even more active role by the Brazilian Armed Forces – including calls for a military intervention if Bolsonaro loses – has intensified on social media. Rodrigo Pedroso, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Lewis didn’t present his Narnia stories to the group for discussion, which is probably good because Tolkien was skeptical of their depth. Emma Fraser, Town & Country, 4 Sep. 2022 The vote came after a lengthy discussion last week, in which some commissioners walked back previous approval for the school and voted to stall a final decision until this week. Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 And, most importantly, at the end, there’s a discussion of whether this game qualifies as a must-win for the Ohio State football program and Ryan Day. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022 Later in the day Thursday, Becerra attended a discussion about lowering prescription drug prices at the Chicanos Por La Causa Maryvale Community Service Center, along with U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 The discussion, moderated by Safiya Jihan Miller, was centered on art, fashion curation, and activism within the Black community. Dominique Fluker, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Meetings are the perfect format for discussion, group analysis, questioning, and learning. Mike Melillo, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 The ordinance spawned a broader discussion on safety downtown, exacerbated by a mass shooting last month that injured seven near Wall Street. Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see discuss

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

discussion

noun

dis·​cus·​sion di-ˈskə-shən How to pronounce discussion (audio)
: conversation for the purpose of understanding or debating a question or subject

discussion

noun

1
as in debate
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the discussion about the club budget went on for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • debate
  • consultation
  • consult
  • talk
  • conversation
  • argumentation
  • dialogue
  • meeting
  • deliberation
  • argument
  • conference
  • dialog
  • colloquy
  • confab
  • symposium
  • chat
  • palaver
  • confabulation
  • consultancy
  • seminar
  • counsel
  • discourse
  • parley
  • forum
  • roundtable
  • council
  • back-and-forth
  • negotiation
  • argy-bargy
  • give-and-take
  • chat room
  • bull session
  • bargaining
  • disquisition
  • talkathon
  • skull session
  • skull practice
  • rap
  • words
  • pourparler
2
as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people discussions around the watercooler at work

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • conversation
  • converse
  • discourse
  • exchange
  • dialogue
  • chat
  • dialog
  • debate
  • colloquy
  • banter
  • symposium
  • roundtable
  • conference
  • chitchat
  • prattle
  • chatter
  • small talk
  • babble
  • table talk
  • repartee
  • persiflage
  • raillery
  • chaff
  • cross fire
  • deliberation
  • natter
  • gabfest
  • parley
  • prate
  • palaver
  • confabulation
  • gossip
  • give-and-take
  • chin-wag
  • round-robin
  • rap
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