"discussion" meaning in English

See discussion in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪˈskʌʃən/ Audio: en-us-discussion.ogg [US] Forms: discussion [singular], discussions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A discussion happens when two or more people share ideas about something, usually by talking.
    Sense id: simple-discussion-en-noun-YvDZP6DO
     
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  "hyphenation": "dis‧cus‧sion",
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          "text": "The company held detailed salary discussions with all employees."
        },
        {
          "text": "There have been ongoing discussions about the new rules."
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        },
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          "text": "There have been ongoing discussions about the new rules."
        }
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