Synonyms for discussion

noun

1. The act of considering in words

   conversation, exchange, consultation, interview, deliberation, argumentation, contention, confabulation, dialogue, meaningful dialogue, talk, excursus, conference, wrangling, argument, disputation, debate, round-table debate, panel discussion, forensics, summit meeting, negotiations, dealing with the agenda, consideration, controversy, altercation, review, dialectic, dialogism, critical argumentation, dispute, canvass, discourse, symposium, quarrel, pros and cons, disquisition, powwow*, gabfest*, wrangle*, rap session, bull session*, confab*; see also conversation, debate, dispute.

   Antonyms agreement*, decision, conclusion.

2. A published consideration

   analysis, criticism, examination, forum, study, investigation, determination, inquiry, dissertation, treatment, proposal; see also exposition 2, writing 2.