DISCUSSION


Meaning of DISCUSSION in English

/ dɪˈskʌʃn; NAmE / noun [ U , C ]

1.

discussion (with sb) (about / on sb/sth) the process of discussing sb/sth; a conversation about sb/sth :

a topic / subject for discussion

After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.

The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now.

Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.

We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US.

2.

discussion (of sth) a speech or a piece of writing that discusses many different aspects of a subject :

Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research.

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SYNONYMS

discussion

conversation ♦ dialogue ♦ talk ♦ consultation ♦ chat ♦ gossip

These are all words for a conversation about sth.

discussion

a detailed conversation about sth that is considered to be important:

Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.

conversation

a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way:

a telephone conversation

dialogue

conversations in a book, play or film:

The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.

A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute:

The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.

talk

a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved:

I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.

consultation

a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth:

There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.

chat

a friendly informal conversation; informal talking.

NOTE

The countable use of chat is especially British English:

I just called in for a chat about the kids.

gossip

a conversation about other people and their private lives:

We had a good gossip about the boss.

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS :

a discussion / conversation / dialogue / consultation / chat / gossip about sth

a discussion / conversation / dialogue / consultation on sth

in (close) discussion / conversation / dialogue / consultation with sb

a brief / short / long discussion / conversation / talk / consultation / chat / gossip

to have a discussion / conversation / dialogue / talk / consultation / chat / gossip with sb

to hold a discussion / conversation / dialogue / consultation

to bring a discussion / conversation around / round to...

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English (denoting judicial examination): via Old French from late Latin discussio(n-) , from discutere investigate, from dis- apart + quatere shake.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.