Synonyms for discussion
dɪˈskʌʃ əndis·cus·sion

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1. discussion, treatment, discoursenoun

   an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

   "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

   Synonyms:
   sermon, handling, discourse, word, give-and-take, treatment, preaching, intervention

2. discussion, give-and-take, wordnoun

   an exchange of views on some topic

   "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"

   Synonyms:
   interchange, password, reciprocation, raillery, news, tidings, treatment, word of honor, give-and-take, intelligence, banter, backchat, word, parole, discourse, watchword, countersign

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1. • Communication

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1. conversation

   to talk about

   Submitted by acronimous on January 19, 2014  

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1. discussionnoun

   Synonyms:
   debate, ventilation, agitation, disquisition, disputation, controversy, canvass

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1. discussionnoun

   Synonyms:
   debate, argument, canvass, agitation, consideration, symposium, forensic

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1. List of paraphrases for "discussion":

   debate, discussions, discuss, deliberations, focus, debates, discussed, consideration, segment, review, round, conversation, analysis, deliberation, reflection, examination, chat, talk, discussing, dialogue, work, argument, breakout

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1. Amit Khera:

   I feel like this is sensationalism, and it's unfortunate, because it takes away from a balanced and important discussion on risks and side effects.

2. Iain Ross:

   We'd like to keep the project going and we're also in discussion with other potential partners to replace Schlumberger on the project ... We believe in the project.

3. Brenton Saunders:

   It'll be interesting to see how he approaches things, every time you have a discussion with him, you certainly get the impression that he thinks out of the box and that he's not your conventional kind of CEO.

4. Representative Adam Schiff:

   That, I think, is going to be a matter of our discussion after the hearing this week: How much longer does it make sense for us to continue to participate?

5. General John Nicholson:

   The United States is not a substitute for the Afghan people or the Afghan government, my reaffirmation of Secretary Pompeo's statement in which he said peace talks would include a discussion of international forces and that the United States is ready to work with the Taliban, the Afghan government and the Afghan people toward lasting peace was mischaracterized.