discussion

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Discussion' is about talking over something with others. But it doesn't just mean talking randomly. It's more about trying to explore and understand a topic, problem or decision together.

Examples in Different Contexts

In software design, 'discussion' is key to deciding the best solutions. A lead developer might say, 'After our discussion, we've decided to change the database architecture.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our sales figures aren't aligning with our targets. We need to identify what's causing the gap and come up with a solution.

Response:

I understand. Let's have a discussion with the sales team to identify the potential issues.

Impact

Scenario:

The community outreach initiative isn't having the impact we expected. We need to rethink our engagement strategy.

Response:

That's true. It would be helpful to initiate a discussion about modifying our approach.