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    dis·cus·sion
    [dəˈskəSHən]
    noun
    discussion (noun) · discussions (plural noun)
    1. the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas:
      "the proposals are not a blueprint but ideas for discussion" · "the specific content of the legislation was under discussion"
      • a conversation or debate about a certain topic:
        "discussions about environmental improvement programs"
      • a detailed treatment of a particular topic in speech or writing:
        "see Appendix One, for a more detailed discussion"
    Origin
    Middle English (denoting judicial examination): via Old French from late Latin discussio(n-), from discutere ‘investigate’ (see discuss).
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    noun
    1. the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas:
      meeting
      conference
      examination
      evaluation
      interrogation
      audience
      talk
      dialogue
      exchange
      talks
      confab
      confabulation
      interlocution
      question and answer session
      rap session
     
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    What is a discussion of a subject?
    A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail. A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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    What is a discussion document?
    A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss. [...] Fill in the blank with the correct answer. She is a colleague ______ whom I have the greatest respect.

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    What does discussion mean?
    Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of DISCUSSION is consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate. How to use discussion in a sentence.

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    What is the difference between a plan and a discussion document?
    The plan may well be over-ambitious, and is clearly open to discussion. A discussion of a subject is a piece of writing or a lecture in which someone talks about it in detail. A discussion document or paper is one that contains information and usually proposals for people to discuss.

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    What does it mean if you have a discussion with someone?
    If you have a discussion with someone, you have a serious conversation with them. After the lecture there was a lively discussion. You say that you have a discussion about something or a discussion on something. We had long discussions about our future plans.

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    What is a discussion and why is it important?
    A discussion is a detailed conversation or dialogue between two or more individuals or groups on a particular topic or subject*. It is an essential part of various settings, including meetings, forums, academic settings, or casual gatherings. The aim of a discussion can be to reach an agreement or share different perspectives or ideas.

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