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.
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.
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Share your good news, send accountability tips and keep the discussion going on The Arizona Republic's education Facebook page.
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Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
After a heated discussion, the council's budget committee, in a 7-2 vote, opted not to give the Art Academy $150,000 from a pool of $1 million that council members want to use to expand the city's fleet of police, fire and public works vehicles.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Each episode of Morbid typically covers a different true crime case, including research and a discussion between Urquhart-White and Kelley, who came to the podcast as an autopsy technician and a hairstylist, respectively.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
There was some, but not a great deal, of debate on the new role for committee vice chairmanships when the rules were brought up for discussion.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
After a heated discussion, the council's budget committee, in a 7-2 vote, opted not to give the Art Academy $150,000 from a pool of $1 million that council members want to use to expand the city's fleet of police, fire and public works vehicles.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
Each episode of Morbid typically covers a different true crime case, including research and a discussion between Urquhart-White and Kelley, who came to the podcast as an autopsy technician and a hairstylist, respectively.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
There was some, but not a great deal, of debate on the new role for committee vice chairmanships when the rules were brought up for discussion.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for discussion
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discussion. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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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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