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

• 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

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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Recent Examples on the Web

Turing thought that by 2000 machines would be able to imitate humans 70% of the time after five minutes of discussion. —Andy Kessler, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2024

As discussion around the possibility went viral on different social media platforms, one Redditor tried to put some science to the claim. —Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024

Human advisors can establish a connection, instill confidence, and navigate delicate financial discussions with empathy. —Bob Rubin, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2024

On Friday afternoon, Nygren held discussions with representatives from the White House, the Department of Transportation, and NASA. —The Arizona Republic, 5 Jan. 2024

And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2024

This is the language of advertising, not serious political discussion. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024

Hogsett on Thursday said the decision to continue the programs into 2025 and 2026 will emerge during the city budget discussions. —Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Jan. 2024

Over the decades since, a growing number of researchers have weighed in on the discussion and examined additional fossils, with studies piling supporting evidence to both sides of the debate. —Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see discuss

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing discussion

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

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

Kids Definition

discussion

noun

dis·​cus·​sion dis-ˈkəsh-ən 

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