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topic of discussion

noun phrase

Definition of topic of discussion

: subject being talked about
  • The smoking ban is a major topic of discussion these days.

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topic play

  1. : the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse

  2. : a heading in an outlined argument or exposition

  3. : argument, reason

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discussion play

  1. : consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate

  2. : a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing

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