discussion about vs discussion 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 talking about the topic or subject of the discussion, while 'discussion on' is often used when referring to the act or process of discussing something.

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discussion about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the topic or subject of the discussion. It is followed by the specific topic being discussed.

Examples:

Let's have a discussion about the new project.
The students had a heated discussion about climate change.
There was a discussion about the upcoming event.
We need to have a discussion about our marketing strategy.
The book club had a lively discussion about the latest novel.

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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

discussion on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the act or process of discussing something. It is followed by the specific topic being discussed.

Examples:

There was a discussion on the importance of teamwork.
Let's have a discussion on the latest research findings.
The panel had a discussion on the future of technology.
We need to have a discussion on the budget for next year.
The meeting focused on a discussion on diversity and inclusion.

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There is no need for us to bring Parliament into the discussion on the Commission.
I'd like to suggest a discussion on the nature of trust.
Austria also initiated a discussion on how to present relevant OSCE SALW projects at the UN Review Conference.
And I can't pitch a discussion on rumoured resignation.
We cannot continue discussion on this matter indefinitely.
Let's keep our discussion on a friendly basis.
Just a little discussion on the advisability of selling this coat.
Strengthening industrial relations systems at European and national levels is essential for any discussion on flexicurity.
The discussion on this communication is under way.
Remember, we agreed to delay discussion on compensation?
Several of the Employment Guidelines could form the basis for a discussion on flexicurity.
We were in the middle of a highly charged discussion on transubstantiation.
We must now close our initial discussion on the point regarding Wednesday.
Initially, we had a very heated discussion on this subject.
The discussion on cloned meat is not new.
The amendments tabled clearly demonstrate the Parliament's interest in participating in this discussion on the future VAT strategy.
I shall leave the whole discussion on the kitchen for Mrs Stassen...
In committee there was lively discussion on biometric risks.
The discussion on employment in Cardiff was excellent.
Finally, the discussion on enlargement is particularly timely.

Alternatives:

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

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discussion about vs discussion on