discussion
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Quiz rápido
The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: discussion
Exemplos
We had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
everydayWe had a long discussion about what to eat for dinner tonight.
The committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
formalThe committee will hold a formal discussion regarding the new safety policy.
Let's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
informalLet's have a quick discussion about our weekend plans over coffee.
The professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.
academicThe professor led a class discussion on the causes of the industrial revolution.
Our team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.
businessOur team had a productive discussion about the project budget and deadlines.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A discussion is usually a neutral exchange of ideas, while an argument often involves anger or a strong disagreement.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
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).
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'discussus', meaning 'shaken apart' or 'examined', suggesting the breaking down of a topic to understand it.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, a 'group discussion' is a standard way to reach a democratic decision in schools and workplaces.
Quiz rápido
The manager wants to have a ________ about the new office rules.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: discussion
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Palavras relacionadas
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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