plural discussions
1
: the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something
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.
She usually has an opinion about whatever subject/topic/issue is under discussion. [=being talked about]
During the period under discussion, the town grew in size.
The smoking ban is a major topic of discussion these days.
The proposal is up for discussion [=the proposal will be talked about] at today's meeting.
2
: a speech or piece of writing that gives information, ideas, opinions, etc., about something
The article is an in-depth discussion of his theories.
The first chapter includes a discussion of childcare issues.
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/discussion. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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