A2 noun Neutral #349 most common

discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/

A conversation or debate about a specific topic where people share different ideas or opinions. It is often used to reach a decision, solve a problem, or exchange information between two or more people.

Examples

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1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

3

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

Word Family

Noun
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjective
discussable
Related
discusser
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Memory Tip

Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.

Quick Quiz

The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.

Correct!

The correct answer is: discussion

Examples

1

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

everyday

We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.

2

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

formal

The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.

3

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

informal

Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.

4

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

academic

The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.

5

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

business

Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.

Word Family

Noun
discussion
Verb
discuss
Adjective
discussable
Related
discusser

Common Collocations

have a discussion have a discussion
hold a discussion hold a discussion
heated discussion heated discussion
group discussion group discussion
detailed discussion detailed discussion

Common Phrases

under discussion

currently being talked about

open to discussion

available to be talked about or changed

a matter for discussion

something that needs to be talked about

Often Confused With

discussion vs argument

A discussion is usually a neutral exchange of ideas, while an argument often involves anger or a strong disagreement.

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Usage Notes

The noun 'discussion' is frequently followed by the prepositions 'about' or 'on'. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a discussion' or 'many discussions'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'discuss about the problem' (verb), which is incorrect; however, it is perfectly correct to say 'have a discussion about the problem' (noun).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'discuss' as 'dishes': when you have a discussion, you are putting all your ideas on the table like dishes for everyone to see.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'discussus', meaning 'shaken apart' or 'examined', suggesting the breaking down of a topic to understand it.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: discussion / discussions Commonly used with the verb 'have' Followed by 'about' + noun or 'on' + noun
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Cultural Context

In many Western cultures, a 'group discussion' is a standard way to reach a democratic decision in schools and workplaces.

Quick Quiz

The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.

Correct!

The correct answer is: discussion

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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