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discussion

 noun
     
di‧scus‧sion W1 [uncountable and countable]
1 when you discuss something:
class discussions
the topics suggested for discussion
discussion of
the discussion of important issues
discussion about
high-level discussions about trade and commerce
discussion with
The embassy will continue discussions with the Chinese government.
We have had discussions about her legal situation.
under discussion (=being discussed)
The project is under discussion as a possible joint venture.
2 a piece of writing about a subject that considers different ideas or opinions about it
discussion of
the report's discussion of the legislation
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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