discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃən/

conversation or debate about a topic

The team had a productive discussion about the project timeline.

They talked and exchanged ideas to plan the project schedule.

formalinformal

A conversation or debate involving multiple people about a particular topic.

The professor led a discussion on climate change in the lecture.

The professor guided a group conversation about climate change during the class.

We need to have a serious discussion about our future plans.

We must talk seriously about what we want to do in the future.

Can be formal (e.g., in meetings) or informal (e.g., casual conversations).

Collocations

have a discussionto engage in a conversation or debateopen discussiona conversation where everyone can participate freelygroup discussiona conversation involving multiple people

an online forum where people post messages and respond to others

the subject being talked about in a conversation

Use 'discussion' in both formal and informal contexts, but in formal settings, it often implies a structured or planned conversation.

A discussion should always have a clear topic or subject to be meaningful.

From Old French 'discussionem', from Latin 'discussionem', meaning 'a shaking apart, examination, investigation'.

Often used in formal settings like meetings, classes, or academic contexts, but also common in everyday conversations.

discuss

to talk about something in detail

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-ion

the act or process of

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