Discussing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈskəs/ dis·cuss

Meaning & Definition of Discussing

Discussing (verb)

  1. to talk about
  2. to investigate by reasoning or argument
  3. to present in detail for examination or consideration

Discussing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

    "we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium"

    similar: agitating, arguing, bandying, batting (around or back and forth), canvassing, debating, disputing, hashing (over or out), mooting, talking over
    related: reviewing, speaking (about), talking (about), broaching, introducing, propounding, raising, stirring up, forging, hammering out, talking out, thrashing (out), wrestling (with), chewing over, considering, deliberating, weighing

Related Entry: Discuss (verb)

Discuss is a different word from Discussing. The synonyms below are for discuss, not for discussing.

  1. to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

    "we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium"

    similar: agitate, argue, bandy, bat (around or back and forth), canvass, debate, dispute, hash (over or out), moot, talk over
    related: review, speak (about), talk (about), broach, introduce, propound, raise, stir up, forge, hammer out, talk out, thrash (out), wrestle (with), chew over, consider, deliberate, weigh

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Discussing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Discussing:

agitating, arguing, bandying, batting (around or back and forth), canvassing, debating, disputing, hashing (over or out), mooting, talking over

Related Words for Discussing

reviewing, speaking (about), talking (about), broaching, introducing, propounding, raising, stirring up, forging, hammering out, talking out, thrashing (out), wrestling (with), chewing over, considering, deliberating, weighing

Word Forms of Discussing

Inflections: discussed, discusses

Derived words: discussable (adjective), discusser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Discussing

Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake dis-, quash

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Discussing

What does "Discussing" mean?

"Discussing" means to talk about. As a verb, it is defined as: to talk about.

What is another word for "Discussing"?

Other words for "Discussing" include agitating, arguing, bandying, batting (around or back and forth), canvassing, debating, disputing and hashing (over or out). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Discussing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Discussing"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Discussing". Common alternatives include agitating, arguing, bandying, batting (around or back and forth), canvassing, debating, disputing, hashing (over or out), mooting and talking over.

How do you use "Discussing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Discussing" in a sentence: "we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium".

Is "Discussing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Discussing" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Discussing"?

"Discussing" is pronounced /di-ˈskəs/ and divided into syllables as dis·cuss.

What is the origin of the word "Discussing"?

"Discussing" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French discusser, from Latin discussus, past participle of discutere to disperse, from dis- apart + quatere to shake dis-, quash. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Discussing" meaning "to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion"?

When "Discussing" (verb) means to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion, synonyms include agitating, arguing, bandying, batting (around or back and forth), canvassing and debating.