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Meaning of 'discussion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Discussion [ n.]
- The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like.
- The act of discussing or exchanging reasons; examination by argument; debate; disputation; agitation.

Meaning of 'discussion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . discussion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Example in sentence:
  • his treatment of the race question is badly biased;
  • the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
Meaning (2):
- an exchange of views on some topic
Example in sentence:
  • we had a good discussion;
  • we had a word or two about it

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