discussion
/dɪˈskʌʃn/noun
उच्चारण डिस्कशन
चर्चा, विचार-विमर्श
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[C, U] ~ (with sb) (about/on sth)
a conversation about something, in which people exchange ideas and opinions
चर्चा, विचार-विमर्श
- We had a long discussion about the new syllabus.
- The proposal is still under discussion.
- The class had a lively discussion about pollution.
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- Our discussion with the principal lasted an hour.
- The plan is open to discussion.
Synonyms debate talk conversation
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a detailed treatment of a subject in writing or speech
(किसी विषय का) विवेचन, विस्तृत विचार
- a discussion of the causes of the revolt
- The book contains a long discussion of climate change.
- The chapter ends with a discussion of future trends.
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- There is an interesting discussion of the poem in this book.
- The report includes a discussion of the results.
Synonyms examination analysis treatment
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
discussion about / on / of + noun
About is the common preposition; on is used for formal or academic subjects; of is used for a detailed written treatment.
'About' सामान्य preposition है; 'on' औपचारिक या शैक्षिक विषयों के लिए आता है; 'of' विस्तृत लिखित विवेचन के लिए आता है।
- We had a long discussion about the budget.
- The book includes a discussion on climate change.
a discussion with sb
With introduces the other person or group.
'With' दूसरे व्यक्ति या समूह को जोड़ता है।
- Radhika had a discussion with her teacher after class.
under discussion / up for discussion
Under discussion means being talked about now; up for discussion means open to talk.
'Under discussion' का अर्थ है अभी चर्चा में; 'up for discussion' का अर्थ है चर्चा के लिए खुला।
- The new rule is under discussion in parliament.
discussion: countable and uncountable
A discussion is a countable event; discussion is uncountable when talk in general is meant. The verb is discuss, which takes no about.
'A discussion' एक आयोजन के रूप में countable है; सामान्य चर्चा के अर्थ में uncountable है। क्रिया 'discuss' के साथ 'about' नहीं आता।
- After much discussion, the plan was approved.
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adjective + discussion
heatedlivelyseriousopengrouplong
- A heated discussion broke out over the fee hike.
verb + discussion
haveholdstartjoinleadend
- The teacher held a group discussion on road safety.
discussion + noun
paperforumtopicpanelgroup
- The discussion topic was social media.
preposition + discussion
underforinafterwithout
- After a brief discussion, they agreed.
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- The group discussion round tests your listening as well as speaking.
समूह चर्चा वाला चरण आपके बोलने के साथ सुनने की क्षमता भी परखता है।
- There was a lively discussion on the importance of Hindi.
हिंदी के महत्व पर जीवंत चर्चा हुई।
- The matter is still open for discussion.
यह मामला अभी चर्चा के लिए खुला है।
- Our discussion lasted till late in the evening.
हमारी चर्चा शाम देर तक चली।
- Without discussion, the board passed the proposal.
बिना चर्चा के बोर्ड ने प्रस्ताव पारित कर दिया।
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✗ We discussed about the problem.
✓ We discussed the problem.
Discuss is transitive; do not add about.
'Discuss' सकर्मक है; इसके बाद 'about' नहीं लगाया जाता।
✗ We had a discussion on the teacher.
✓ We had a discussion with the teacher.
A person you talk with is introduced by with, not on.
जिस व्यक्ति से बात की जाए वह 'with' से जुड़ता है, 'on' से नहीं।
✗ The discussions was long.
✓ The discussion was long.
Subject-verb agreement: singular discussion needs was.
Subject-verb agreement: एकवचन 'discussion' के साथ 'was' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all mean talking about a topic, but each has a different feel.
ये संज्ञाएँ किसी विषय पर बातचीत का भाव देती हैं, पर हर एक का अनुभव अलग है।
Talk to exchange ideas, often to reach understanding.
विचारों के आदान-प्रदान के लिए बातचीत, प्रायः समझ बनाने के लिए।
- We had a discussion on the project.
A formal argument between opposing sides.
विपरीत पक्षों के बीच औपचारिक तर्क-वितर्क।
- The debate was on school uniforms.
An angry exchange, or a reasoned case.
क्रोध भरा वाद-विवाद, या तर्कपूर्ण पक्ष।
- They had an argument about money.
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discuss takes no preposition
The verb discuss is followed directly by its object: 'We discussed the plan', never 'discussed about the plan'. The noun discussion, however, takes about or on: 'a discussion about the plan'.
Verb discuss के बाद सीधे object आता है, जैसे 'We discussed the plan'; 'discussed about the plan' गलत है। Noun discussion के साथ about या on आता है, जैसे 'a discussion about the plan'।
§Grammar and usage
'discuss about' is wrong; 'discussion about' is right.
'discuss about' गलत है और 'discussion about' सही, यह बहुत पूछा जाता है।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
A formal discussion between two sides is a debate; a discussion among experts before an audience is a panel discussion or symposium.
दो पक्षों की औपचारिक बहस debate और श्रोताओं के सामने विशेषज्ञों की चर्चा panel discussion या symposium कहलाती है।