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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 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 & 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, often with the aim of reaching an agreement or sharing different perspectives or ideas. It can be formal or informal and can occur in various settings, such as meetings, forums, academic settings, or casual gatherings.

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    What is a formal discussion?
    a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue: a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something: There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.

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