a talk between two or more people in which they share ideas or opinions, often to reach a decision
Our team had a lively discussion about the new marketing plan during lunch.
After a long discussion, they finally chose the blue paint for the kitchen.
✦ From Latin "discussio" meaning "examination" or "investigation", through Middle French "discussion" into English in the late 15th century.
the general act or process of talking or writing about a subject
The proposal is still under discussion at city hall.
There has been a lot of discussion about remote work lately.
✦ Same origin as countable sense: from Latin "discussio" through French.
