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discussion

/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/ noun A2
  1. Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic. (countable, uncountable) · There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".· This topic is not open to discussion.
  2. Text giving further detail on a subject. (countable, uncountable) · Under each heading, you will find a discussion.

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Eugénie bowed, not as a submissive daughter, but as an adversary prepared for a discussion.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 953 · C1
When it became noised abroad in Avonlea that Anne Shirley had given up the idea of going to college and intended to stay home and teach there was a good deal of discussion over it.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 324 · C1
The discussion of Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 133 · B2
She highly approved his forbearance; and they had leisure for a full discussion of it, and for all the commendations which they civilly bestowed on each other, as Wickham and another officer walked back with them to Longbourn, and during the walk he particularly attended to her.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 134 · B2

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