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Conversation
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.
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Discussion (noun)
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
“There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like “east”.”
“This topic is not open to discussion.”
“My discussion with the professor was very enlightening.”
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Discussion (noun)
Text giving further detail on a subject.
“Under each heading, you will find a discussion.”
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Discussion (noun)
The dispersion of a tumour.
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Conversation (noun)
Interaction; commerce or intercourse with other people; dealing with others. 14th-18th c.
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Conversation (noun)
Behaviour, the way one conducts oneself; a person’s way of life. from 14th c.
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Conversation (noun)
Sexual intercourse. 16th-19th c.
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Conversation (noun)
Engagement with a specific subject, idea, field of study etc.; understanding, familiarity. 16th–18th c.
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Conversation (noun)
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. from 16th c.
“I had an interesting conversation with Nicolas yesterday about how much he’s getting paid.”
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Conversation (noun)
The back-and-forth play of the blades in a bout.
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Conversation (noun)
The protocol-based interaction between systems processing a transaction. from 20th c.
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Conversation (verb)
To engage in conversation (with).
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Discussion (noun)
the action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas
“the EC directive is currently under discussion”
“the committee acts as a forum for discussion”
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Discussion (noun)
a conversation or debate about a specific topic
“discussions about environmental improvement”
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Discussion (noun)
a detailed treatment of a topic in speech or writing
“see Appendix One, for a more detailed discussion”
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Conversation (noun)
a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged
“she picked up the phone and held a conversation in French”
“the two men were deep in conversation”