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discussion

dis·cus·sion [ di skúsh'n ] (plural dis·cus·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. talk between people: a talk between two or more people about a subject, usually to exchange ideas or reach a conclusion, or talk of this kind
deep in a discussion about what to do next
My decision is not open to discussion.

2. spoken or written examination of topic: a detailed consideration or examination of a topic in writing or speech

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