transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈskəs ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake — more at dis- , quash
Date: 14th century
1. obsolete : dispel
2.
a. : to investigate by reasoning or argument
b. : to present in detail for examination or consideration
discuss ed plans for the party
c. : to talk about
3. obsolete : declare
• dis·cuss·able or dis·cuss·ible -ˈskə-sə-bəl adjective
• dis·cuss·er noun
Synonyms:
discuss , argue , debate mean to discourse about in order to reach conclusions or to convince. discuss implies a sifting of possibilities especially by presenting considerations pro and con
discussed the need for a new highway
argue implies the offering of reasons or evidence in support of convictions already held
argued that the project would be too costly
debate suggests formal or public argument between opposing parties
debated the merits of the amendment
it may also apply to deliberation with oneself
I'm debating whether I should go