plural noun
Talks in which two or more people share ideas or opinions about a subject.
The discussions about the new policy are ongoing.
They had several discussions about how to improve the service.
American English
How to pronounce discussions
nounB1Common word
dihsKUHshnz
/dɪsˈkʰə.ʃn̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of discussion
Talks in which two or more people share ideas or opinions about a subject.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Careful examinations of a subject in speeches, reports, or books.
The report includes discussions of the study's results.
The final chapter contains discussions of several possible solutions.
Useful expressions
to talk seriously about a subject
We need to have a discussion about the budget.
to guide a discussion
The teacher led a discussion about the article.
the part of a report that explains and examines the results
The discussion section explains what the results mean.