discussion

[ dih-skuhsh-uhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.

discussion

/ dɪˈskʌʃən /

noun

1. the examination or consideration of a matter in speech or writing

Derived Forms

• disˈcussional, adjective

Other Words From

• dis·cussion·al adjective
• predis·cussion noun
• redis·cussion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of discussion¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin discussiōn-, stem of discussiō “inquiry, examination,” Latin: “a shaking,” from discuss(us) “shaken” ( discuss ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

Under its president, the writer Amin Maalouf, the dictionary committee meets every Thursday morning and after discussion gives its ruling on definitions that have been drawn up in preliminary form by outside experts.

From BBC

Later that summer he led a discussion about population and the border at a board retreat in Michigan, and at the next board meeting, according to the minutes, he continued to press the issue, saying that “immigration drives us to higher fertility.”

From Salon

Calling for that type of regulation would actually support free speech, destroy media monopolies and provide us with a fertile ground of vetted facts that could lead to cogent, meaningful discussion on issues of public debate.

From Salon

The episode — which was released on November 12 — kicked off with a discussion on how deeply they love and care for their dogs — in which Harper shared, "I grew up during a time when it was very uncommon for queer people to have kids," noting that that's not really the case anymore.

From Salon

In late October, Mr Bush had told his girlfriend Ella Jeffries that he had barricaded himself into his bedroom one evening after a discussion with Mr Thomas.

From BBC

Related Words

• analysis
• argument
• conference
• consideration
• consultation
• controversy
• conversation
• debate
• deliberation
• dialogue
• discourse
• dispute
• examination
• exchange
• interview
• meeting
• review
• scrutiny
• symposium
• wrangling