discussion

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas: the committee acts as a forum for discussion the EC directive is currently under discussion
  • [count noun] a conversation or debate about a specific topic: discussions about environmental improvement
  • [count noun] a detailed treatment of a topic in speech or writing: see Appendix One, for a more detailed discussion

Origin:

Middle English (denoting judicial examination): via Old French from late Latin discussio(n-), from discutere 'investigate' (see discuss)