discussion

noun
UK: /dɪˈskʌʃən/
US: /dɪˈskʌʃən/

  1. A conversation or debate about a specific topic.

    1. We had a discussion about the weather today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The committee held a discussion to address the pressing budget issues. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of talking to someone about something to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.

    1. The discussion helped us understand each other better. [ ] [ ]
    2. After extensive discussion, the team finally reached a consensus on the project. [ ] [ ]

  3. A formal exploration of a topic in writing or speech.

    1. The book contains a discussion of modern art. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her lecture provided a thorough discussion of the latest scientific findings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

conversation dialogue debate argument consultation exchange conference seminar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discussion" in English means: A conversation or debate about a specific topic., The act of talking to someone about something to reach a decision or to exchange ideas., A formal exploration of a topic in writing or speech..

The phonetic transcription of "discussion" is /dɪˈskʌʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈskʌʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "discussion": conversation, dialogue, debate, argument, consultation, exchange, conference, seminar.

Example usage of "discussion": "We had a discussion about the weather today.". More examples on the page.