discussion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
    treatment; discourse.
    • the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
    • his treatment of the race question is badly biased
  2. noun an exchange of views on some topic
    word; give-and-take.
    • we had a good discussion
    • we had a word or two about it

WordNet

Dis*cus"sion noun
Etymology
L. discussio a shaking, examination, discussion: cf. F. discussion.
Definitions
  1. The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like.
  2. The act of discussing or exchanging reasons; examination by argument; debate; disputation; agitation.
    The liberty of discussion is the great safeguard of all other liberties. Macaulay.
    Math. Dict.

Webster 1913