| conference call |
a telephone conversation or discussion in which three or more people participate at the same time. |
| critique |
a critical discussion of something, pointing out strengths or weaknesses. [1/3 definitions] |
| debate |
a discussion of two opposing viewpoints, usu. in a formal meeting or assembly. [1/7 definitions] |
| deliberate |
to consider issues or matters carefully and thoroughly, sometimes through discussion with others. [1/5 definitions] |
| deliberation |
(often pl.) careful consideration of an issue, as through formal discussion. [1/3 definitions] |
| descant |
a discussion or a variation on any given subject. [1/4 definitions] |
| dialogue |
a literary work in the form of a discussion between persons. [1/5 definitions] |
| discourse |
a discussion in speech or writing, often formal and at some length. [1/4 definitions] |
| discussant |
a participant in a formal discussion. |
| disputation |
the act of disputing; discussion or debate. [1/2 definitions] |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| drag |
to inject into a discussion, often gratuitously or inappropriately. [1/13 definitions] |
| finality |
the quality or fact of allowing no further discussion or change. [1/2 definitions] |
| forensic |
pertaining to, used in, or fit for public discussion or debate; rhetorical. [1/5 definitions] |
| forum |
a meeting place or media channel for open discussion of issues. [1/4 definitions] |
| gag rule |
a rule or law that restricts discussion of a particular topic, as in a legislative body. |
| go back |
to return to a place, person, topic of discussion, or activity previously engaged in. [1/3 definitions] |
| he1 |
the male human being or animal that is under discussion or was recently referred to. [1/3 definitions] |
| huddle |
a small private discussion or conference, or the group gathered for it. [1/8 definitions] |
| inject |
to interject or introduce into a discussion, presentation, or situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| interject |
to interpose (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |