discussion
discussion Lexical Profile
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• noun
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas; a conversation or debate about a certain topic.
"The committee held a lengthy discussion about the proposed budget changes before taking a vote."
A detailed treatment or examination of a topic in writing or speech, especially as a section of an academic paper or report that interprets the findings.
"The final chapter of her thesis provides a thorough discussion of the experimental results and their broader implications."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French discussion, from Late Latin discussio ('examination, inquiry'), derived from classical Latin discutere ('to dash to pieces, disperse, investigate'), from dis- ('apart') and quatere ('to shake').