discussion discussion /dɪˈskʌʃən/

noun

1. () An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic  ( discourse , treatment , discussion )
   an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
    The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
   the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
    His treatment of the race question is badly biased
   his treatment of the race question is badly biased
   
2. () An exchange of views on some topic  ( give-and-take , word , discussion )
   an exchange of views on some topic
    We had a good discussion
   we had a good discussion
    We had a word or two about it
   we had a word or two about it