American English pronunciation

How to pronounce discussion

IPA transcription: [dɪs'kʌʃən]

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Noun

  • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

    “the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic”

    “his treatment of the race question is badly biased”

  • an exchange of views on some topic

    “we had a good discussion”

    “we had a word or two about it”

Usage examples

  • There's a podium discussion about the pros and cons of daylight saving time.
  • An economics discussion on TV went off the tangent to politics.
  • This leaves open the possibility of fruitful scientific discussion of value judgments.
  • Regular Groups include a Faith discussion group, Wirral Circle and a Toddler Play Group.
  • Professors may also use their teaching assistants to help teach discussions during regular class.
  • These discussions are usually among the most contentious at CoP meetings.
  • Estimates of effort or cost can be developed through discussions among project team members.
  • See German tank problem for further discussion.
  • Typically, Jesus and the doctors, intent on their discussions, have not noticed them yet.
  • The conference was the result of discussion on building a small, programmer-focused convention.