discussions

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Meanings

noun

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

Examples :

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

noun

Text giving further detail on a subject.

Examples :

"Under each heading, you will find a discussion."

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noun

The dispersion of a tumour.

Examples :

"The patient's optimistic outlook improved after the doctors reported successful discussions of the small lung tumour following chemotherapy. "

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Related Words

improved verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

chemotherapy noun

/ˌkiːmoʊˈθɛrəpi/ /ˌkɛmoʊˈθɛrəpi/

Any chemical treatment intended to be therapeutic with respect to a disease state.

"My aunt is undergoing chemotherapy to treat her cancer. "

dispersion noun

/dɪˈspɜːʒən/

The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.

"The dispersion of students across the different classrooms was quite noticeable. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

enlightening verb

/ɪnˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ /ɛnˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

To supply with light.

"The sun enlightens the Earth."

optimistic adjective

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Expecting the best in all possible ways.

"in an optimistic mood"

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

concerning verb

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming school field trip concerns all the students in Grade 5. "

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine; a successful experiment; a successful enterprise"

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."