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
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.
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In fact, discussions with someone might prompt you to think about future goals.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Ben Pearson of SlashFilm wrote a detailed discussion of why movie dialogue can be hard to hear in theaters as well as on your home screen.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Netanyahu said of discussions with Washington during an interview last week with the Israeli social media outlet Abu Ali Express.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's secretary of national security, thanked American negotiators in brief remarks following the meeting but provided little detail of their discussion.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
Ben Pearson of SlashFilm wrote a detailed discussion of why movie dialogue can be hard to hear in theaters as well as on your home screen.
—Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
Netanyahu said of discussions with Washington during an interview last week with the Israeli social media outlet Abu Ali Express.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's secretary of national security, thanked American negotiators in brief remarks following the meeting but provided little detail of their discussion.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussion. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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discussion
noun
dis·cus·sion
dis-ˈkəsh-ən
: conversation or debate for the purpose of understanding a question or subject
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