An exchanging of views

• rap

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• ventilation

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• conference

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A meeting for the exchange of views

• rap session

  1. An informal discussion held especially by a group of people with similar concerns.

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  1. An informal discussion held especially by a group of people with similar concerns.

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• powwow

  1. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities.
  2. A conference or gathering, as of business people.
  3. A Native American shaman.

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  1. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities.
  2. A conference or gathering, as of business people.
  3. A Native American shaman.

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• seminar

  1. A course of study for a small group of students in a college or graduate school, often entailing research under the guidance of a professor.
  2. The group of students in such a course.
  3. A scheduled meeting of such a group.

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  1. A course of study for a small group of students in a college or graduate school, often entailing research under the guidance of a professor.
  2. The group of students in such a course.
  3. A scheduled meeting of such a group.

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• parley

  1. A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
  2. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

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  1. A discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of truce or other matters.
  2. To have a discussion, especially with an enemy.

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• conference

  1. A meeting for consultation or discussion.
  2. An exchange of views.
  3. A meeting of committees to settle differences between two legislative bodies.

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  1. A meeting for consultation or discussion.
  2. An exchange of views.
  3. A meeting of committees to settle differences between two legislative bodies.

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• colloquium

  1. An informal meeting for the exchange of views.
  2. An academic seminar on a broad field of study, usually led by a different lecturer at each meeting.

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  1. An informal meeting for the exchange of views.
  2. An academic seminar on a broad field of study, usually led by a different lecturer at each meeting.

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The act of considering in words

• confab

  1. A casual talk; confabulation.
  2. To talk casually.

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  1. A casual talk; confabulation.
  2. To talk casually.

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• bull-session

  1. An informal group discussion.

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  1. An informal group discussion.

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• rap session

  1. An informal discussion held especially by a group of people with similar concerns.

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  1. An informal discussion held especially by a group of people with similar concerns.

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• wrangle

  1. To quarrel noisily or angrily.
  2. To grasp and maneuver something.
  3. To attempt to deal with or understand something; contend or struggle:

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  1. To quarrel noisily or angrily.
  2. To grasp and maneuver something.
  3. To attempt to deal with or understand something; contend or struggle:

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• gabfest

  1. An informal gathering or session for the exchange of news, opinions, and gossip.
  2. A long, lively conversation or discussion.

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  1. An informal gathering or session for the exchange of news, opinions, and gossip.
  2. A long, lively conversation or discussion.

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• powwow

  1. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities.
  2. A conference or gathering, as of business people.
  3. A Native American shaman.

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  1. A council or meeting of Native Americans, sometimes with people from other communities.
  2. A conference or gathering, as of business people.
  3. A Native American shaman.

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• disquisition

  1. A formal discourse on a subject, often in writing.

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  1. A formal discourse on a subject, often in writing.

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• pros-and-cons

  1. The positive and negative attributes or arguments.

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  1. The positive and negative attributes or arguments.

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• quarrel

  1. An angry dispute; an altercation.
  2. A reason for a dispute or argument:
  3. To engage in a quarrel; dispute angrily.

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  1. An angry dispute; an altercation.
  2. A reason for a dispute or argument:
  3. To engage in a quarrel; dispute angrily.

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• symposium

  1. A meeting or conference for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations.
  2. A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine.
  3. A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks.

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  1. A meeting or conference for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations.
  2. A collection of writings on a particular topic, as in a magazine.
  3. A convivial meeting for drinking, music, and intellectual discussion among the ancient Greeks.

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• discourse

  1. Verbal expression in speech or writing:
  2. Verbal exchange or conversation:
  3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.

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  1. Verbal expression in speech or writing:
  2. Verbal exchange or conversation:
  3. A formal, lengthy treatment of a subject, either written or spoken.

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• canvass

  1. To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize:
  2. To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders.
  3. To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.

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  1. To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize:
  2. To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders.
  3. To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.

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• dispute

  1. To argue about; debate:
  2. To argue or debate with (someone).
  3. To question the truth or validity of; doubt:

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  1. To argue about; debate:
  2. To argue or debate with (someone).
  3. To question the truth or validity of; doubt:

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• critical argumentation

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• dialogism

  1. An imaginary speech or discussion between two or more.

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  1. An imaginary speech or discussion between two or more.

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• dialectic

  1. The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
  2. The process especially associated with Hegel of arriving at the truth by stating a thesis, developing a contradictory antithesis, and combining and resolving them into a coherent synthesis.
  3. The Marxian process of change through the conflict of opposing forces, whereby a given contradiction is characterized by a primary and a secondary aspect, the secondary succumbing to the primary, which is then transformed into an aspect of a new contradiction.

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  1. The art or practice of arriving at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments.
  2. The process especially associated with Hegel of arriving at the truth by stating a thesis, developing a contradictory antithesis, and combining and resolving them into a coherent synthesis.
  3. The Marxian process of change through the conflict of opposing forces, whereby a given contradiction is characterized by a primary and a secondary aspect, the secondary succumbing to the primary, which is then transformed into an aspect of a new contradiction.

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• review

  1. To look over, study, or examine again:
  2. To consider retrospectively; look back on:
  3. To examine with an eye to criticism or correction:

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  1. To look over, study, or examine again:
  2. To consider retrospectively; look back on:
  3. To examine with an eye to criticism or correction:

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• altercation

  1. A vehement quarrel.

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  1. A vehement quarrel.

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• controversy

  1. A dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views.
  2. The act or practice of engaging in such disputes:

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  1. A dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views.
  2. The act or practice of engaging in such disputes:

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• consideration

  1. Careful thought; deliberation:
  2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment:
  3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision:

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  1. Careful thought; deliberation:
  2. A result of considering; an opinion or a judgment:
  3. A factor to be considered in forming a judgment or decision:

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• dealing with the agenda

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• negotiations

  1. plural form of negotiation

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  1. plural form of negotiation

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• summit meeting

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• forensics

  1. The art or study of formal debate; argumentation.
  2. The use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law.

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  1. The art or study of formal debate; argumentation.
  2. The use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law.

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• panel-discussion

  1. A discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel, often before an audience.

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  1. A discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel, often before an audience.

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• round-table debate

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• debate

  1. To consider something; deliberate.
  2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
  3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument.

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  1. To consider something; deliberate.
  2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points.
  3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument.

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• disputation

  1. The act of disputing; debate.
  2. An academic exercise consisting of a formal debate or an oral defense of a thesis.

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  1. The act of disputing; debate.
  2. An academic exercise consisting of a formal debate or an oral defense of a thesis.

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• argument

  1. A discussion in which disagreement is expressed; a debate.
  2. A quarrel; a dispute.
  3. A reason or matter for dispute or contention:

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  1. A discussion in which disagreement is expressed; a debate.
  2. A quarrel; a dispute.
  3. A reason or matter for dispute or contention:

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• wrangling

  1. Present participle of wrangle.
  2. The action of the verb to wrangle

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  1. Present participle of wrangle.
  2. The action of the verb to wrangle

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• conference

  1. A meeting for consultation or discussion.
  2. An exchange of views.
  3. A meeting of committees to settle differences between two legislative bodies.

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  1. A meeting for consultation or discussion.
  2. An exchange of views.
  3. A meeting of committees to settle differences between two legislative bodies.

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• excursus

  1. A lengthy, appended exposition of a topic or point.
  2. A digression.

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  1. A lengthy, appended exposition of a topic or point.
  2. A digression.

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• talk

  1. To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse:
  2. To utter or pronounce words:
  3. To imitate the sounds of human speech:

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  1. To exchange thoughts or opinions in spoken or sign language; converse:
  2. To utter or pronounce words:
  3. To imitate the sounds of human speech:

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• meaningful dialogue

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• dialogue

  1. A conversation between two or more people.
  2. A discussion of positions or beliefs, especially between groups to resolve a disagreement.
  3. Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.

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  1. A conversation between two or more people.
  2. A discussion of positions or beliefs, especially between groups to resolve a disagreement.
  3. Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative.

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• confabulation

  1. A casual conversation; a chat.
  2. (psychology) A fabricated memory believed to be true.

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  1. A casual conversation; a chat.
  2. (psychology) A fabricated memory believed to be true.

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• contention

  1. The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate.
  2. A striving to win in competition; rivalry:
  3. An assertion put forward in argument:

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  1. The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate.
  2. A striving to win in competition; rivalry:
  3. An assertion put forward in argument:

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• argumentation

  1. The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.
  2. Deductive reasoning in debate.
  3. A debate.

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  1. The presentation and elaboration of an argument or arguments.
  2. Deductive reasoning in debate.
  3. A debate.

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• deliberation

  1. The act or process of deliberating.
  2. Discussion and consideration of all sides of an issue:
  3. Thoughtfulness in decision or action.

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  1. The act or process of deliberating.
  2. Discussion and consideration of all sides of an issue:
  3. Thoughtfulness in decision or action.

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• interview

  1. A formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant.
  2. A conversation, such as one conducted by a reporter, in which facts or statements are elicited from another.
  3. An account or a reproduction of such a conversation.

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  1. A formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant.
  2. A conversation, such as one conducted by a reporter, in which facts or statements are elicited from another.
  3. An account or a reproduction of such a conversation.

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• consultation

  1. The act or process of consulting.
  2. A conference at which advice is given or views are exchanged.
  3. A meeting between physicians to discuss the diagnosis or treatment of a case.

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  1. The act or process of consulting.
  2. A conference at which advice is given or views are exchanged.
  3. A meeting between physicians to discuss the diagnosis or treatment of a case.

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• exchange

  1. To give in return for something received; trade:
  2. To give and receive reciprocally; interchange:
  3. To give up for a substitute:

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  1. To give in return for something received; trade:
  2. To give and receive reciprocally; interchange:
  3. To give up for a substitute:

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• conversation

  1. The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language:
  2. An instance of this:

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  1. The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language:
  2. An instance of this:

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A published consideration

• proposal

  1. The act of proposing.
  2. A plan that is proposed.
  3. An offer of marriage.

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  1. The act of proposing.
  2. A plan that is proposed.
  3. An offer of marriage.

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• treatment

  1. The act, manner, or method of handling or dealing with someone or something:
  2. The usual methods of dealing with a given situation:
  3. The use of an agent, procedure, or regimen, such as a drug, surgery, or exercise, in an attempt to cure or mitigate a disease, condition, or injury.

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  1. The act, manner, or method of handling or dealing with someone or something:
  2. The usual methods of dealing with a given situation:
  3. The use of an agent, procedure, or regimen, such as a drug, surgery, or exercise, in an attempt to cure or mitigate a disease, condition, or injury.

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• dissertation

  1. A lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at a university; a thesis.

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  1. A lengthy, formal treatise, especially one written by a candidate for the doctoral degree at a university; a thesis.

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• inquiry

  1. The act of inquiring:
  2. A question; a query:
  3. A close examination of a matter:

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  1. The act of inquiring:
  2. A question; a query:
  3. A close examination of a matter:

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• determination

  1. Firmness of purpose; resolve:
  2. A fixed intention or resolution:
  3. The ascertaining or fixing of the quantity, quality, position, or character of something:

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  1. Firmness of purpose; resolve:
  2. A fixed intention or resolution:
  3. The ascertaining or fixing of the quantity, quality, position, or character of something:

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• investigation

  1. The act or process of investigating:
  2. A careful examination or search in order to discover facts or gain information.

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  1. The act or process of investigating:
  2. A careful examination or search in order to discover facts or gain information.

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• study

  1. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research:
  2. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge:
  3. A branch of knowledge or department of learning:

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  1. The effort to acquire knowledge, as by reading, observation, or research:
  2. An act or effort made in the pursuit of knowledge:
  3. A branch of knowledge or department of learning:

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• forum

  1. The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city that was the assembly place for judicial activity and public business.
  2. A public meeting place for open discussion.
  3. A medium for open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper, a radio or television program, or a website.

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  1. The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city that was the assembly place for judicial activity and public business.
  2. A public meeting place for open discussion.
  3. A medium for open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper, a radio or television program, or a website.

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• examination

  1. The act of examining or the state of being examined:
  2. A set of questions or exercises testing knowledge or skill.
  3. A formal interrogation:

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  1. The act of examining or the state of being examined:
  2. A set of questions or exercises testing knowledge or skill.
  3. A formal interrogation:

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• criticism

  1. The act of criticizing, especially adversely.
  2. A critical comment or judgment.
  3. The practice of analyzing, classifying, interpreting, or evaluating literary or other artistic works.

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  1. The act of criticizing, especially adversely.
  2. A critical comment or judgment.
  3. The practice of analyzing, classifying, interpreting, or evaluating literary or other artistic works.

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• analysis

  1. The separation of an intellectual or material whole into its constituent parts for individual study.
  2. The study of such constituent parts and their interrelationships in making up a whole.
  3. A spoken or written presentation of such study:

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  1. The separation of an intellectual or material whole into its constituent parts for individual study.
  2. The study of such constituent parts and their interrelationships in making up a whole.
  3. A spoken or written presentation of such study:

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