- 1the process of discussing someone or something; a conversation about someone or something 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. discussion (with somebody) (about/on somebody/something) We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the U.S. A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club.
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- 2discussion (of something) 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. Thesaurusdiscussion
- conversation
- dialogue
- talk
- debate
- consultation
- chat
- gossip
- discussion a detailed conversation about something that is considered to be important:Discussions are still taking place between the two countries.
- 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 movie: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 leaders engaged in a constructive dialogue about climate change.
- talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or something important for the people involved:I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.
- debate a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in Congress. In a debate, two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue:a debate over prison reform
- consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about something:The proposal was based on extensive consultations with leading scientists.
- chat a friendly, informal conversation; informal talking:Could I have a quick chat with you?
- gossip talk about other people and their private lives, that is often unkind or not true:Office gossip can be nasty and cruel.
- (a) discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about something
- a discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on something
- in (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation >with>somebody
- to have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat >with>somebody
- to hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation
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