Discuss: meaning, definitions and examples

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discuss

[ dɪˈskʌs ]

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conversation

To talk about something with another person or group in order to exchange ideas or reach a decision.

Synonyms

converse, debate, talk about

Examples of usage

We need to discuss this issue further before making a decision.
Let's discuss the details of the project in our meeting tomorrow.
I would like to discuss the options available to us before moving forward.

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academic

To examine or consider a subject in speech or writing.

Synonyms

consider, examine, explore

Examples of usage

The professor asked us to discuss the implications of the research findings.
In the essay, the author will discuss the impact of technology on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "discuss" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discutir

🇮🇳 चर्चा करना (charcha karna)

🇩🇪 diskutieren

🇮🇩 membahas

🇺🇦 обговорювати

🇵🇱 dyskutować

🇯🇵 議論する (giron suru)

🇫🇷 discuter

🇪🇸 discutir

🇹🇷 tartışmak

🇰🇷 논의하다 (non-uihada)

🇸🇦 يناقش (yunaqish)

🇨🇿 diskutovat

🇸🇰 diskutovať

🇨🇳 讨论 (tǎolùn)

🇸🇮 razpravljati

🇮🇸 ræða

🇰🇿 талқылау (talqy̆lau)

🇬🇪 განხილვა (ganxilva)

🇦🇿 müzakirə etmək

🇲🇽 discutir

Word origin

The word 'discuss' originated from the Latin word 'discutere', which means 'to dash to pieces, scatter'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'examine by argument, debate', and eventually to its current usage in English. The word has been in use in English since the 14th century.

See also: discussable, discussing, discussion.