discussion (noun)
41give-and-take — noun 1. light teasing repartee • Syn: ↑banter, ↑raillery, ↑backchat • Derivationally related forms: ↑banter (for: ↑banter) • Hypernyms: ↑ …
42green paper — noun a preliminary report of government proposals that is published in order to stimulate discussion • Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain • Hypernyms: ↑ …
43chat room — noun a site on the internet where a number of users can communicate in real time (typically one dedicated to a particular topic) • Syn: ↑chatroom • Hypernyms: ↑web site, ↑website, ↑internet site, ↑site * * * noun : a real time on line …
44devil's advocate — noun someone who takes the worse side just for the sake of argument • Hypernyms: ↑debater, ↑arguer * * * noun, pl ⋯ cates [count] : a person who expresses an opinion that disagrees with others so that there will be an interesting discussion about …
45rap session — noun conversation in a situation where feelings can be expressed and criticized or supported • Hypernyms: ↑conversation * * * a usually informal or unstructured group discussion, attended esp. by people with shared interests, concerns, or… …
46universe of discourse — noun everything stated or assumed in a given discussion • Syn: ↑universe • Hypernyms: ↑content, ↑cognitive content, ↑mental object * * * 1. : a collection of facts, ideas or entities that is tacitly implied or understood in a given statement,… …
47topic — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ chosen, selected ▪ particular, specific ▪ related ▪ articles on religious art and related topics ▪ …
48think piece — noun an article in a newspaper or magazine or journal that represents opinions and ideas and discussion rather than bare facts • Hypernyms: ↑article * * * noun : a news article consisting chiefly of background material, generalized observations,… …
49direct method — noun : a teaching method that seeks to dispense with theoretical discussion and historical considerations in favor of concrete observation and practical experience; specifically : a method of teaching a language through conversation, discussion,… …
50seminar — noun 1 class at a university, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ weekly, etc. ▪ freshman (AmE), graduate, senior (AmE), undergraduate ▪ I taught a senior seminar titled ‘Working Class Liter …
