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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There is also discussion of the $10 billion Walter’s TWG Global holding company recently received from Mubadala Capital, an investment arm of Mubadala Investment Company, the sovereign wealth fund based in the United Arab Emirates, and what that transaction portends for Walter’s next move.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 June 2025
The fragile ceasefire and how to approach Iran and its nuclear ambitions moving forward are likely to be a subject of discussion among world leaders at the NATO summit.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
At the time of the discussion, Ramona Unified’s course was still being crafted.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 June 2025
The fragile ceasefire and how to approach Iran and its nuclear ambitions moving forward are likely to be a subject of discussion among world leaders at the NATO summit.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
At the time of the discussion, Ramona Unified’s course was still being crafted.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussion. Accessed 28 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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