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.
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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Nothing creates as much interest among UCF faithful as uniform discussions.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
In this case, the study was limited to a single incel forum, which might not be broadly representative of similar discussions on other platforms.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
In this case, the study was limited to a single incel forum, which might not be broadly representative of similar discussions on other platforms.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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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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