discussion
US /dɪˈskʌʃən/
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
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 discussionto possess, experience, or hold regarding a brief discussion
- Medium group discussion on marketing ideasto group discussion on marketing ideas, meaning to arrange into a group or groups
- Hard preliminary discussions before contract signingdescribing preliminary discussions before contract signing (a minor match preceding the main event)
- Very Hard under heated discussion among legislatorssubject to the authority, condition, or terms of heated discussion among legislators
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.