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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Tonight's game is a showdown between quarterback Lamar Jackson, a 2-time NFL MVP, and Drake Maye, who in just his second year has already put himself into the discussion for the award.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
There have been discussions of raising taxes and raising the full retirement age to make Social Security more solvent.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The routine concluded with all six robots completing a Webster flip at the same time, prompting visible audience attention and further discussion online about the growing use of robotics in live performances.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
In his discussion of why humans find boredom so challenging, Martin Heidegger described this as a difficulty to be in the present, an anxious need to make the time pass, to forget our situation and move away from the present.
—Maria Balaska, Time, 20 Dec. 2025
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
There have been discussions of raising taxes and raising the full retirement age to make Social Security more solvent.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
The routine concluded with all six robots completing a Webster flip at the same time, prompting visible audience attention and further discussion online about the growing use of robotics in live performances.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
In his discussion of why humans find boredom so challenging, Martin Heidegger described this as a difficulty to be in the present, an anxious need to make the time pass, to forget our situation and move away from the present.
—Maria Balaska, Time, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discussion
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussion. Accessed 24 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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