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Meaning of 'dialogue' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dialogue [ n.]
- A conversation between two or more persons; particularly, a formal conservation in theatrical performances or in scholastic exercises.
- A written composition in which two or more persons are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic; as, the Dialogues of Plato.
2 . Dialogue [ v. i.]
- To take part in a dialogue; to dialogize.
3 . Dialogue [ v. t.]
- To express as in dialogue.

Meaning of 'dialogue' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dialogue [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a literary composition in the form of a conversation between two people
Example in sentence:
  • he has read Plato's Dialogues in the original Greek
Meaning (2):
- a discussion intended to produce an agreement
Example in sentence:
  • talks between Israelis and Palestinians;
  • the buyout negotiation lasted several days;
  • they disagreed but kept an open dialogue

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