Discussion
noun
A talk with someone where you exchange ideas or thoughts.
Let's have a discussion about our weekend plans.
Often appears as...
- hold a discussion
- political discussion
noun
A detailed conversation or written piece about a particular topic.
The discussion in the book on climate change is very detailed.
Often appears as...
- detailed discussion
- group discussion
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Academic
noun
A debate or argument.
We had a heated discussion about politics.
Often appears as...
- heated discussion
- intense discussion
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Disapproving
noun
A talk with someone where you exchange ideas or thoughts.
Let's have a discussion about our weekend plans.
Often appears as...
- hold a discussion
- political discussion
noun
A detailed conversation or written piece about a particular topic.
The discussion in the book on climate change is very detailed.
Often appears as...
- detailed discussion
- group discussion
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A debate or argument.
We had a heated discussion about politics.
Often appears as...
- heated discussion
- intense discussion
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Idea Exchange
A discussion is cooperative. Both sides listen and contribute, unlike a lecture where one side does all the talking.
In our discussion, everyone shared tips for learning English.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Discussions are not meant to be aggressive. They should be calm and respectful even if opinions differ.
Our discussion on environmental issues was enlightening and respectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Planning Ahead
'Discussion' implies that some thought or organization has gone into choosing the topic or participants.
We set a time for a discussion on improving team communication.
Pro Tip 1/3Idea Exchange
A discussion is cooperative. Both sides listen and contribute, unlike a lecture where one side does all the talking.
In our discussion, everyone shared tips for learning English.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Discussions are not meant to be aggressive. They should be calm and respectful even if opinions differ.
Our discussion on environmental issues was enlightening and respectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Planning Ahead
'Discussion' implies that some thought or organization has gone into choosing the topic or participants.
We set a time for a discussion on improving team communication.
Pro Tip 1/3Idea Exchange
A discussion is cooperative. Both sides listen and contribute, unlike a lecture where one side does all the talking.
In our discussion, everyone shared tips for learning English.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Discussions are not meant to be aggressive. They should be calm and respectful even if opinions differ.
Our discussion on environmental issues was enlightening and respectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Planning Ahead
'Discussion' implies that some thought or organization has gone into choosing the topic or participants.
We set a time for a discussion on improving team communication.
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What if AI learned more...
says email some of the professors and try and get into the discussion and this is such a crude plan like who would listen to some random high schooler it's almost like an AI I wrote my strategy here thankfully there are some amazing people out there who are willing to lend me a helping hand so that's some where I
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Solar System Exploration:...
change the world yeah so over here there's been some discussion in the past about a lot of the elements that we have here on earth are results of distant stellar explosions and all of these matters somehow got to earth I think it's mind-numbing to figure out that where how this process happened and then
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3 questions to ask...
And so they proceeded to engage this gentleman in a very robust discussion of his decision-making skills. My father may have mentioned that he was going to spend eternity in a very fiery place if he didn't find my name on that checklist. And indeed, the man checks the checklist eventually,
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A brief history of...
and in that discussion, you'll find a strong argument that sadness is not only an inevitable part of life but an essential one. If you've never felt melancholy, you've missed out on part of what it means to be human. Many thinkers contend that melancholy is necessary in gaining wisdom.
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Innovating to zero! PIPE...
Some people say you shouldn't even work on the insurance policy because it might make you lazy, that you'll keep eating because you know heart surgery will be there to save you. I'm not sure that's wise, given the importance of the problem, but there's now the geoengineering discussion
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How can you change...
The best way to find out is simply to talk to them. In the course of discussion, you’ll be exposed to counter-arguments and rebuttals. These can help you make your own arguments and reasoning more convincing and sometimes, you may even end up being the one changing your mind.
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The nightmare videos of...
Again, I think this responsibility is kind of up to all of us, that everything we do, everything we build, everything we make, needs to be made in a consensual discussion with everyone who's avoiding it; that we're not building systems intended to trick and surprise people
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How do focus groups...
with straightforward questions and quantifiable answers, the researchers conducted in-person interviews, sometimes with small groups, engaging them in more open discussions. Later, this method was picked up by the advertising industry with the help of consultants,
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Orangutan Rescue Mission...
getting another baby orangutan with a careful blend of encouragement and education even a free t-shirt the family are persuaded that it's best to give up the two orangutangs Yamato the discussion work well and they people
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Ashraf Ghani: How to fix...
A public, Dewey long ago observed, is constituted through discussion and debate.
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What if AI learned more...
says email some of the professors and try and get into the discussion and this is such a crude plan like who would listen to some random high schooler it's almost like an AI I wrote my strategy here thankfully there are some amazing people out there who are willing to lend me a helping hand so that's some where I
Video examples
Solar System Exploration:...
change the world yeah so over here there's been some discussion in the past about a lot of the elements that we have here on earth are results of distant stellar explosions and all of these matters somehow got to earth I think it's mind-numbing to figure out that where how this process happened and then
Video examples
3 questions to ask...
And so they proceeded to engage this gentleman in a very robust discussion of his decision-making skills. My father may have mentioned that he was going to spend eternity in a very fiery place if he didn't find my name on that checklist. And indeed, the man checks the checklist eventually,
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A brief history of...
and in that discussion, you'll find a strong argument that sadness is not only an inevitable part of life but an essential one. If you've never felt melancholy, you've missed out on part of what it means to be human. Many thinkers contend that melancholy is necessary in gaining wisdom.
Video examples
Innovating to zero! PIPE...
Some people say you shouldn't even work on the insurance policy because it might make you lazy, that you'll keep eating because you know heart surgery will be there to save you. I'm not sure that's wise, given the importance of the problem, but there's now the geoengineering discussion
Video examples
How can you change...
The best way to find out is simply to talk to them. In the course of discussion, you’ll be exposed to counter-arguments and rebuttals. These can help you make your own arguments and reasoning more convincing and sometimes, you may even end up being the one changing your mind.
Video examples
The nightmare videos of...
Again, I think this responsibility is kind of up to all of us, that everything we do, everything we build, everything we make, needs to be made in a consensual discussion with everyone who's avoiding it; that we're not building systems intended to trick and surprise people
Video examples
How do focus groups...
with straightforward questions and quantifiable answers, the researchers conducted in-person interviews, sometimes with small groups, engaging them in more open discussions. Later, this method was picked up by the advertising industry with the help of consultants,
Video examples
Orangutan Rescue Mission...
getting another baby orangutan with a careful blend of encouragement and education even a free t-shirt the family are persuaded that it's best to give up the two orangutangs Yamato the discussion work well and they people
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Ashraf Ghani: How to fix...
A public, Dewey long ago observed, is constituted through discussion and debate.
Example 1 of 10
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Jason Isbell
American Musician
If you're the person whose problems were solved when you were born, your job is to try and help the people who aren't in that situation. It's very easy to say you're tired of political discussion when all of your problems are solved. I keep trying to think of it that way.
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Harry Dean Stanton
American Actor
Fame in itself is, you know... It involves a whole discussion on just that word, 'fame.' It's a power; it's another degree of power, to be famous. I think it's obvious: you have more influence the more well-known you are. And, hopefully, it's righteously used.
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John Sununu
American Politician
I do not support raising the minimum wage, and the reason is as follows. When the minimum wage is raised, workers are priced out of the market. That is the economic reality that seems, at least so far, to be missing from this discussion.
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Joanna Coles
American Editor
As I've gotten older, I've become much more effective at seeking and accepting help and bringing other people into the discussion. You start to understand that you can't control or fix everything on your own.
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Jeff Fisher
American Coach
You're always having those life-skills type discussions about decision-making. It's just making sure you're making good decisions and going about your business. There are distractions in every city.
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Yul Vazquez
Cuban Actor
When I was a child it was very clear what I was allowed to see and what I was not allowed to see and there was no discussion or option or negotiation. Whatever my mom said, that's what went down.
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Lars Peter Hansen
American Economist
I think the understanding of the role of markets has really helped advance the values of entrepreneurship. It's helped shape public policy discussions in a whole variety of ways.
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Robert De Niro
Actor
I don't get into these long-winded heavy discussions about character - do we do this or that or what. At the end of the day, what you gotta do is just go out there and do it.
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Frances Beinecke
American Activist
NEPA's common sense approach to foster discussion and collaboration about major development projects has worked well to protect our national treasures and resources.
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Ken Ham
Australian Clergyman
For students, the evolution-creation discussion can be a useful exercise, for it can help develop their critical thinking skills.
Quote examples
Jason Isbell
American Musician
If you're the person whose problems were solved when you were born, your job is to try and help the people who aren't in that situation. It's very easy to say you're tired of political discussion when all of your problems are solved. I keep trying to think of it that way.
Quote examples
Harry Dean Stanton
American Actor
Fame in itself is, you know... It involves a whole discussion on just that word, 'fame.' It's a power; it's another degree of power, to be famous. I think it's obvious: you have more influence the more well-known you are. And, hopefully, it's righteously used.
Quote examples
John Sununu
American Politician
I do not support raising the minimum wage, and the reason is as follows. When the minimum wage is raised, workers are priced out of the market. That is the economic reality that seems, at least so far, to be missing from this discussion.
Quote examples
Joanna Coles
American Editor
As I've gotten older, I've become much more effective at seeking and accepting help and bringing other people into the discussion. You start to understand that you can't control or fix everything on your own.
Quote examples
Jeff Fisher
American Coach
You're always having those life-skills type discussions about decision-making. It's just making sure you're making good decisions and going about your business. There are distractions in every city.
Quote examples
Yul Vazquez
Cuban Actor
When I was a child it was very clear what I was allowed to see and what I was not allowed to see and there was no discussion or option or negotiation. Whatever my mom said, that's what went down.
Quote examples
Lars Peter Hansen
American Economist
I think the understanding of the role of markets has really helped advance the values of entrepreneurship. It's helped shape public policy discussions in a whole variety of ways.
Quote examples
Robert De Niro
Actor
I don't get into these long-winded heavy discussions about character - do we do this or that or what. At the end of the day, what you gotta do is just go out there and do it.
Quote examples
Frances Beinecke
American Activist
NEPA's common sense approach to foster discussion and collaboration about major development projects has worked well to protect our national treasures and resources.
Quote examples
Ken Ham
Australian Clergyman
For students, the evolution-creation discussion can be a useful exercise, for it can help develop their critical thinking skills.
Example 1 of 10
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