Definitions for discuss
dɪˈskʌsdis·cuss

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. discourse, talk about, discuss(verb)

   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 over(verb)

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

   "We discussed our household budget"

Wiktionary(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. discuss(Verb)

   To drive away, disperse, shake off.

2. discuss(Verb)

   To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

3. discuss(Verb)

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

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Discuss(verb)

   to break to pieces; to shatter

2. Discuss(verb)

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

3. Discuss(verb)

   to shake; to put away; to finish

4. Discuss(verb)

   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. Discuss(verb)

   to deal with, in eating or drinking

6. Discuss(verb)

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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 Contribution(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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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. Vontae Davis:

   Well, I do n’t think right now is the time to discuss Buffalo Bills. But to me, there’s no secrets, it is what it is.

2. Haim Tomer:

   It is not the first time that Hamas is sending the message that it would like to discuss a Hudna (long-term truce) with Israel, (Hamas) is a movement that has become a regime and when you are a regime you can suffer as a result of your grip on power. This is what they are now learning. So they are looking for options.

3. Jerry Nadler:

   Unlike in the hearing room, Mr. Attorney General Matt Whitaker did not deny that the President called him to discuss the Michael Cohen case and personnel decisions of the Southern District.

4. Bill Nelson:

   I look forward to meeting with the president's nominee in the coming weeks to discuss his views on several important issues such as protecting women's rights, guaranteeing access to health care for those with pre-existing conditions and protecting the right to vote, just to name a few, i will make my decision after that.

5. Doug Petno:

   We are not waiting for the spring redetermination to discuss this with our clients.

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