discussion

noun

dis·​cus·​sion di-ˈskə-shən 

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 of discussion

• debate
• consultation
• consult
• talk
• conversation
• dialogue
• conference
• meeting
• argumentation

Examples of discussion in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

District officials paused discussions of possible school closures and boundary changes in June, with plans to reassess those options in spring 2027 or later. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

But this discussion overlooks important changes taking place in Latino communities, particularly their growing economic influence. — Oswaldo Alvarez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Eco Wave Power is already in discussions with several data center developers and infrastructure partners about delivering wave electricity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

As such, this is not the first time in recent years that discussions have opened about keeping the famed observatory running for a while longer. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see discuss

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing discussion

• group discussion
• open for discussion
• panel discussion
• topic of discussion
• under discussion
• up for discussion

Rhymes for discussion

• concussion
• percussion
• belorussian
• repercussion
• byelorussian
• russian

Kids Definition

discussion

noun

dis·​cus·​sion dis-ˈkəsh-ən 

: conversation or debate for the purpose of understanding a question or subject