discussion

noun

dis·cus·sion di-ˈskə-shən

Synonyms of discussion next

: consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate

a heated political discussion

: 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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Yet in more recent discussions, the phase has taken a very subtle yet problematic tone. —

Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024 Start With The Business Case AI often enters discussions as a solution looking for a problem. —

Charles Orlando, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 There has been discussion about no school the day after Halloween, which doesn't apply to the next two school years since Oct. 31 is on Friday in 2025 and Saturday in 2026. —

Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 The Annunciation occurs when the angel Gabriel (Philippe Lacoste) flies in on a jet plane, and the young couple’s romance becomes a philosophical discussion about trust, desire, restraint, and faith. —

Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for discussion