discussing time vs discussion time

Both "discussing time" and "discussion time" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Discussing time" is used when referring to the act of talking about time or discussing the concept of time. On the other hand, "discussion time" is used to indicate a specific period of time allocated for discussion.

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discussing time

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to the act of talking about time or discussing the concept of time.

This phrase is used when discussing the concept of time or engaging in a conversation about time-related topics.

Examples:

We spent the entire class discussing time as a philosophical concept.
The scientists were discussing time travel theories.
The panelists were discussing time management strategies.
The book club members were discussing time as a theme in the novel.
The students were discussing time zones in geography class.

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We'll just waste time discussing my name.
We are wasting valuable time discussing the impossible.
We need to spend more time discussing the Social Agenda.
This morning we spent a long time discussing the Lisbon Strategy.
We identified three main points, which we simply must spend more time discussing.
It was a great time discussing the history and...
I suppose you and your mother had a lovely time discussing me.
No, actually, she'd like to take her time discussing her needs.
Now before we go too far into this, I'd like to spend some time discussing some key ideas.
Well, I was hoping to spend more time discussing this with you, but there is a position coming up in Internal.
I have spent some time discussing the 5 different options you have for getting your web site listed in the search engines.
I'll devote a complete section to "making moves" later on, so I'm not going to waste any more time discussing them now.
Mr Pérez Álvarez has spent a long time discussing health and safety in this Parliament.
I shall not spend much time discussing why it needs to be tackled, but it is a key point.
Yesterday we spent a great deal of time discussing this issue at a meeting of the Bureau.
We will not allow ourselves to come under pressure, but neither do I want to spend time discussing with anyone where a summit is to be held.
We have also spent a great deal of time discussing test marks issued by independent certified institutes which test products.
We spent a long time discussing how we can sensibly achieve this target, and finally opted for this two-step approach, which offers scope for development.
We spent a long time discussing what we should emphasise when talking about the achievement of the Lisbon goals.
EU states are continuing to implement projects with potentially catastrophic consequences, while at the same time discussing the impact of human activities on the environment.

Alternatives:

talking about time
conversing about time
engaging in a discussion about time
delving into the concept of time
exploring time-related topics

discussion time

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate a specific period of time allocated for discussion.

This phrase is used to refer to a designated time period for discussion, such as in meetings, classes, or group activities.

Examples:

We have allocated 30 minutes for discussion time at the end of the meeting.
During discussion time, each student will have a chance to share their thoughts.
The conference schedule includes dedicated discussion time for networking.
The teacher set aside extra discussion time for questions from the students.
The workshop will have interactive discussion time for participants to exchange ideas.

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Container groups held a fair amount of discussion time in consideration of how they work within systemd.
The topic that took up the greatest part of the discussion time was the decision to create a new International Community in RELAL, and various plans for this were presented.One plan suggested that it should be opened in Nicaragua, another suggested it should be deep in Amazonia.
And this is afternoon discussion time.
After significant discussion time, 8 cashiers decide to unionize Solidaires 93 (in conjunction with South Trade and Service).
Originally reluctant to meet, the editor, Roger Carroll, gave me five to ten minutes of discussion time in a conference room.
I would like to make quite clear my opposition to market regulation of forest management, which has been put up for discussion time and time again.
Article 9 of the framework directive which, as the Commissioner knows very well, required a great deal of time and discussion time to complete, provides for the recovery of costs.
Nevertheless, I would like to express my regret that because this proposal was rushed through its first reading so quickly it did not receive the discussion time it deserved.
It seems essential to invest in it, to give a hand, to propose AG structured discussion times to get out of the current pitfalls.
This ended the discussion for a time.
Be sure attend the Ranger discussion if your time permits.
There must also be discussion of time and detail.
Let us begin this discussion in time.
Perhaps we could do this in a more coherent discussion some time in the future.
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No time for discussion, son.
He dragged me... maybe we'll have this discussion another time.
He also addresses various subjects that are currently under discussion: time-based freezes, transitions, release goals, sprint organisation and 0-day NMU policy.
And there is no discussion of time limits for forwarding information on, for instance, new uses.

Alternatives:

allocated discussion period
designated discussion time
dedicated time for discussion
discussion session
time for group discussion

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