discussion

English Thesaurus

1. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	communicating, communication,
definition	:	the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	detail,
definition	:	extended treatment of particulars (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	dilation,
definition	:	a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	consideration,
definition	:	a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	talk,
definition	:	discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	elaboration, enlargement, expansion,
definition	:	a discussion that provides additional information (noun.communication)

2. an exchange of views on some topic (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication,
definition	:	(language) communication by word of mouth (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	argument, argumentation, debate,
definition	:	a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	deliberation,
definition	:	(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	conference, group discussion,
definition	:	a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	panel discussion,
definition	:	discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	post-mortem, postmortem,
definition	:	discussion of an event after it has occurred (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	public discussion, ventilation,
definition	:	free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest (noun.communication)

hyponym	:	dialogue, negotiation, talks,
definition	:	a discussion intended to produce an agreement (noun.communication)

3. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication)

derivation	:	address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat,
definition	:	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (verb.communication)

derivation	:	discourse, discuss, talk about,
definition	:	to consider or examine in speech or writing (verb.communication)

4. an exchange of views on some topic (noun.communication)

derivation	:	discuss, hash out, talk over,
definition	:	speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion (verb.communication)

5. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication)

derivation	:	address, cover, deal, handle, plow, treat,
definition	:	act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression (verb.communication)

derivation	:	discourse, discuss, talk about,
definition	:	to consider or examine in speech or writing (verb.communication)

6. an exchange of views on some topic (noun.communication)

derivation	:	discuss, hash out, talk over,
definition	:	speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion (verb.communication)