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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The balance sheet discussion could get a bit technical in the form of the choice of reduction (roll-offs or active sales), which securities (Treasuries or Mortgage Backed Securities) and whether the resulting decline in surplus liquidity could trigger another 2019-like crisis in the repo market.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
He’s been looped in with Cook on decisions and internal discussions.
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Facilitates discussions around key indicators like inflation, the labor market, financial markets and global risks.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Mullins went home on Friday and paid a visit to his old high school, Greenfield Central, where Josh works as a school resource officer and his twin brothers, Cole and Clay, are wrapping up their senior school year, before having a brief discussion about the decision over dinner.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
He’s been looped in with Cook on decisions and internal discussions.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Facilitates discussions around key indicators like inflation, the labor market, financial markets and global risks.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Mullins went home on Friday and paid a visit to his old high school, Greenfield Central, where Josh works as a school resource officer and his twin brothers, Cole and Clay, are wrapping up their senior school year, before having a brief discussion about the decision over dinner.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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 22 Apr. 2026.
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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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