discussion

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
2. (countable, uncountable) Text giving further detail on a subject.
3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) The dispersion of a tumour.

Synonyms

debate

conversation

talk

🗣️

argument

conference

dispute

deliberation

controversy

consideration

discourse

chat

consultation

negotiation

speech

examination

investigation

discuss

disputation

dialogue

quarrel

interview

counsel

analysis

reasoning

arguing

argue

parley

meeting

scrutiny

treatment

word

contention

argumentation

convention

colloquy

advice

reference

disagreement

exchange

symposium

palaver

bargaining

talks

give-and-take

expression of views

bringing up a matter

consulation

research

Q and A

disceptation

Translations

discussion

Diskussion

discusión

discussione

débat

bespreking

discussão

Besprechung

συζήτηση

Unterhaltung

Gespräch

conversation

discussie

Erörterung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈskʌʃən/

Etymology

From Old French discussion, from Late Latin discussiō, from Latin discutiō. By surface analysis, discuss + -ion.

Sentences

There's a podium discussion about the pros and cons of daylight saving time .