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Discussion

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

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📖 Definitions of "Discussion"

noun

1
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."
2
Text giving further detail on a subject.
"Under each heading, you will find a discussion."
3
The dispersion of a tumour.

🔄 Synonyms of "Discussion"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
discoursenoun	(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
wordnoun	(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
treatmentnoun	Medical care for an illness or injury.
give-and-takenoun	The settling of differences through compromise and mutual concessions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Discussion"

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Word	Definition
discoursenoun	(uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
give-and-takenoun	The settling of differences through compromise and mutual concessions.
wordnoun	(semantics) The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
treatmentnoun	Medical care for an illness or injury.
dialoguenoun	A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.
dialognoun	(US) Uncommon spelling of dialogue. [A conversation or other form of discourse between two or more individuals.]
conversationnoun	Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.
discussverb	(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
talknoun	A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.
colloquiumnoun	An academic meeting or seminar usually led by a different lecturer and on a different topic at each meeting.
chatnoun	(countable, uncountable) Informal conversation.
talkingnoun	The action of the verb talk.
explanationnoun	Something that explains or makes understandable.
explanatory	Intended to serve as an explanation.
commentnoun	A spoken or written remark.
argumentnoun	(countable, also figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.
brainstormingnoun	A method of problem solving in which members of a group contribute ideas spontaneously.
presentationnoun	The act of presenting, or something presented.
speakingnoun	The act of communicating vocally.
questionnoun	A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.