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| chamber |
a large room or meeting hall used by people in government to make and discuss laws. [2/5 definitions] |
| conference |
a meeting to discuss a particular matter. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. [1/2 definitions] |
| council |
a group of persons gathered together to discuss or make decisions about public matters. For example, a city council may make laws for or give advice on how to run a city. |
| critique |
to discuss or write about what is good or bad in. [1/3 definitions] |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. [1/4 definitions] |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. [1/2 definitions] |
| house |
a group or assembly that meets to write, discuss, and pass laws. [1/6 definitions] |
| huddle |
to meet in a small, close group to discuss. [1/5 definitions] |
| talk |
to discuss. [1/7 definitions] |
| talk shop |
to discuss one's work or interests. |
| treat |
to discuss in speech or writing. [1/9 definitions] |
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