present participle
Discussing means talking about something with another person or group, especially to share ideas or make a decision.
The managers are discussing the new schedule.
We are discussing the problem with our neighbors.
American English
How to pronounce discussing
verb · nounB1Very common word
dihsKUHsihng
/dɪsˈkʰə.sɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of discuss
Discussing can describe an action in progress or name the activity of talking about a subject.
Discussing means talking about something with another person or group, especially to share ideas or make a decision.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
present participle
Discussing means giving information or opinions about a subject in speech or writing.
The podcast is discussing ways to save money.
The documentary is discussing the history of jazz.
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Discussing is the activity of talking about something with another person or group, especially to share ideas or make a decision.
Discussing the budget took most of the meeting.
Discussing our plans helped us choose a date.
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Discussing is the activity of giving information or opinions about a subject in speech or writing.
Discussing the causes of stress can help readers understand them.
Discussing the history of the city in a lecture was fascinating.