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discussion

US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

noun Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

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

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

After a long discussion, the team agreed to change the schedule.

Word Family

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Synonyms

  • consultationa conference (usually with someone important)
  • debatea discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal

Collocations

  • Easy have a brief discussion
    to possess, experience, or hold regarding a brief discussion
  • Medium group discussion on marketing ideas
    to group discussion on marketing ideas, meaning to arrange into a group or groups
  • Hard preliminary discussions before contract signing
    describing preliminary discussions before contract signing (a minor match preceding the main event)
  • Very Hard under heated discussion among legislators
    subject to the authority, condition, or terms of heated discussion among legislators

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