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| argument |
a discussion by people who disagree. [1/2 definitions] |
| beside the point |
not important to the main object of interest or discussion. |
| chip in |
to add to a discussion or to interrupt with. [1/2 definitions] |
| confer |
to meet for discussion; hold a conference. [1/2 definitions] |
| critique |
a discussion about what is good or bad in something. [1/3 definitions] |
| debate |
a discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an important subject. [1/4 definitions] |
| inject |
to bring or introduce into a discussion, presentation, or situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| moderate |
to direct, guide, or preside over a discussion or meeting. [1/4 definitions] |
| newsgroup |
a discussion group on a computer network such as the Internet in which people leave messages for each other on topics they are all interested in. |
| offer |
to present for discussion; suggest. [1/6 definitions] |
| proposition |
anything offered for the purpose of discussion or thought. [1/2 definitions] |
| table |
to put off the discussion of. [1/4 definitions] |
| topic |
a subject of discussion or conversation. |
| to the point |
having to do with the main subject of interest or discussion. |
| workshop |
a meeting or series of meetings devoted to discussion and demonstration of practical applications in a specialized field or subject. [1/2 definitions] |
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