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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Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The fine will be up for discussion, but Washington suggested $500.
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This would have been an interesting topic for a scientific discussion, but it was put forward as a policy document and presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the day after it was released.
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The report includes a detailed discussion of the risks associated with the company's operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks, as well as risks related to its exploration and evaluation projects.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The fine will be up for discussion, but Washington suggested $500.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
This would have been an interesting topic for a scientific discussion, but it was put forward as a policy document and presented to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the day after it was released.
—Alice Park, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
The report includes a detailed discussion of the risks associated with the company's operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory risks, as well as risks related to its exploration and evaluation projects.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussion. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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