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.
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The searching, openhearted discussions in Linklater films are the kind of conversations most meaningful to me in my own life and work.
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David Marchese, New York Times, 1 June 2024
The two-hour discussion, moderated by Miami Herald federal courts reporter Jay Weaver, touched on the ins and outs of Haiti’s most historic events.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
Every year ahead of the June 4 commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the Chinese government tightens online censorship to suppress domestic discussion of the event.
—Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
There is no discussion about what Trump said in the boardroom, about how the damning evidence was caught on tape.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
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David Marchese, New York Times, 1 June 2024
The two-hour discussion, moderated by Miami Herald federal courts reporter Jay Weaver, touched on the ins and outs of Haiti’s most historic events.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
Every year ahead of the June 4 commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the Chinese government tightens online censorship to suppress domestic discussion of the event.
—Christopher K. Tong, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
There is no discussion about what Trump said in the boardroom, about how the damning evidence was caught on tape.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for discussion
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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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