discussion (noun)

  • 121Congressional Record — noun a published written account of the speeches and debates and votes of the United States Congress • Hypernyms: ↑minutes, ↑proceedings, ↑transactions * * * the record of the proceedings of the U.S. Congress, with a transcript of the discussion …

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  • 122deliberative assembly — noun an assembly of people for the purpose of unhurried consideration and discussion • Hypernyms: ↑assembly • Hyponyms: ↑General Assembly * * * noun : a nonlegislative organization that conducts meetings according to parliamentary law …

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  • 123direct action — noun a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands • Hypernyms: ↑protest, ↑objection, ↑dissent • Hyponyms: ↑civil disobedience, ↑job action, ↑passive resistance, ↑nonviolent resistance …

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  • 124group psychotherapy — noun psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals meet with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic • Syn: ↑group therapy • Hypernyms: ↑psychotherapy • Hyponyms: ↑family therapy * * * noun …

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  • 125point of departure — noun 1. a place from which an enterprise or expedition is launched one day when I was at a suitable jumping off place I decided to see if I could find him my point of departure was San Francisco • Syn: ↑jumping off place • Hypernyms: ↑beginning,… …

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  • 126political theory — noun an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation • Syn: ↑political orientation, ↑ideology • Derivationally related forms: ↑ideologist (for: ↑ideology), ↑ideological ( …

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  • 127rap group — noun a gathering of people holding a rap session • Hypernyms: ↑gathering, ↑assemblage * * * an informal discussion group, often supervised by a trained leader, that meets to discuss shared concerns or interests. [1965 70] * * * rap group noun… …

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  • 128skull practice — noun teaching strategy to an athletic team • Syn: ↑skull session • Hypernyms: ↑training, ↑preparation, ↑grooming * * * noun or skull session …

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