transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfȯr-əm ]
noun
( plural forums also fo·ra -ə)
Etymology: Latin; akin to Latin foris outside, fores door — more at door
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : the marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
b. : a public meeting place for open discussion
c. : a medium (as a newspaper or online service) of open discussion or expression of ideas
2. : a judicial body or assembly : court
3.
a. : a public meeting or lecture involving audience discussion
b. : a program (as on radio or television) involving discussion of a problem usually by several authorities