discussion about vs dicussion on

Both 'discussion about' and 'discussion on' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Discussion about' is more commonly used when referring to the topic or subject of the discussion, while 'discussion on' is often used when referring to the act or process of discussing something.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1100 views

discussion about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the topic or subject of a discussion. For example, 'Let's have a discussion about the budget.'

Examples:

There was a heated discussion about climate change.
The students had a discussion about the book they were reading.
We need to have a discussion about our future plans.
The meeting will focus on a discussion about the new project.
The panelists had a lively discussion about the latest research findings.

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In all this discussion about the format, it is important to remember the content.
It has also been a discussion about legitimacy.
I am thinking, for instance, of the discussion about the legal base.
In May we held a discussion about the first WTO ruling.
I know you go on to say that discussion about flexicurity should be more balanced.
This is the discussion about tolerable risk.
Amy, we don't have time to get into a discussion about recycling.
There was a discussion about political correctness.
It is a discussion about the future of employment in Europe.
That is phraseology that would immediately lead to a discussion about deferral.
For this reason, the discussion about unintended presence of GMOs does not relate to safety issues.
And having a discussion about children is important.
We need to have a discussion about Harvey.
Yesterday's discussion about the external relations reform is even today relevant.
Because I know these guys, and they definitely weren't having a discussion about immigration policy.
This is a vibrant discussion about race.
That will only benefit a rational discussion about the EU's expenditure.
We have an ongoing discussion about the preparation of our regular meetings with the development NGOs.
Dujon and I were having a discussion about personal integrity.
The discussion about the practical and technical implementation of this provision is ongoing.

Alternatives:

conversation about
talk about
chat about
dialogue about
exchange of views about

dicussion on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the act or process of discussing something. For example, 'There will be a discussion on the new policy.'

Examples:

The seminar will include a discussion on renewable energy.
Let's have a discussion on the impact of social media on society.
The panelists had a discussion on the importance of education.
There was a heated discussion on the proposed changes.
The meeting will focus on a discussion on the current market trends.

Alternatives:

conversation on
talk on
chat on
dialogue on
exchange of views on

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