Definitions for discuss
dɪˈskʌsdis·cuss

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. discourse, talk about, discussverb

   to consider or examine in speech or writing

   "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"

2. hash out, discuss, talk oververb

   speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion

   "We discussed our household budget"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. discussverb

   To drive away, disperse, shake off.

2. discussverb

   To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

3. discussverb

   To communicate, tell, or disclose (information, a message, etc.).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DISCUSSverb

   Etymology: discutio, discussum, Latin.

   1. To examine; to ventilate; to clear by disquisition.

   We are to discuss only those general exceptions which have been taken. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 1.

   His usage was to commit the discussing of causes privately to certain persons learned in the laws. John Ayliffe, Parergon.

   This knotty point should you and I discuss,
   Or tell a tale. Alexander Pope.

   2. To disperse any humour or swelling.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discuss

   Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The development of conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus of language teaching and learning. Conversation analysis is a branch of sociology which studies the structure and organization of human interaction, with a more specific focus on conversational interaction.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Discuss

   Discuss is a verb that means to talk or write about a topic, issue, or idea in a detailed and critical manner, typically in order to exchange information, opinions, or arguments. It involves analyzing various aspects of the subject matter and exploring different viewpoints or perspectives, aiming to explore, evaluate, and clarify concepts, arguments, or solutions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Discussverb

   to break to pieces; to shatter

2. Discussverb

   to break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; -- said especially of tumors

3. Discussverb

   to shake; to put away; to finish

4. Discussverb

   to examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate

5. Discussverb

   to deal with, in eating or drinking

6. Discussverb

   to examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Discuss

   dis-kus′, v.t. to examine in detail, or by disputation: to debate: to sift: (coll.) to consume, as a bottle of wine.—adj. Discuss′able.—n. Discus′sion, debate: (surg.) dispersion of a tumour.—adjs. Discuss′ive, Discū′tient, able or tending to discuss or disperse tumours.—n. Discū′tient, a medicine with this property. [L. discutĕre, discussum—dis, asunder, quatĕre, to shake.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. discuss

   To talk in detail to agree.

   They did discuss their wedding and were so united.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 18, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'discuss' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1917

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'discuss' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1606

3. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'discuss' in Verbs Frequency: #148

How to pronounce discuss?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of discuss in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of discuss in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of discuss in a Sentence

1. Spokeswoman Isabelle Rondeau:

   We will not discuss our activities in this regard or speculate on potential outcomes.

2. Alvin Hellerstein:

   Just as you wouldn't have a press conference from a jail cell, you shouldn't be able to have a press conference from your home. You can communicate, you can discuss, you can post on social media, judge Alvin Hellerstein can't make a person confined in jail or at home into a totally free person. There's got to be a limit.

3. Chuck Grassley:

   I don't know how you can reach any conclusion, except that Trump had everybody in the White House to discuss it and unanimously except for one they said you shouldn't do what the one lawyer said he thought the president ought to do. The president rejected it. The President did the right thing, the president and the White House, particularly a man named Jeffrey Clark… put a full court press on the acting attorney general to try to enlist them in overturning the results of the last election.

4. Jim Bankoff:

   This year, there will be more to discuss than ever, code will build on Kara’s legacy, and we’ll continue to evolve the conference to best serve its audience. We’re proud to announce three new hosts, who are also leaders in tech journalism.

5. Francis de Sales:

   It is the mark of a mean, vulgar and ignoble spirit to dwell on the thought of food before meal times or worse to dwell on it afterwards, to discuss it and wallow in the remembered pleasures of every mouthful. Those whose minds dwell before dinner on the spit, and after on the dishes, are fit only to be scullions.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=discuss
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Discuss
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=discuss
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discuss
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discuss
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=discuss