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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.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 9657 views

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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  • Jan 12, 2007 ... Is it correct to say 'we had a discussion about something' Can one discuss 'about'? I thought it's 'talk about' or discuss on' a subject.
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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.
  • May 23, 2013 ... A discussion on a topic -> it relates more to a lecture than to a discussion, if it is not some lecture it is probably some one-sided ...
  • Mar 16, 2011 ... A discussion on a topic — here I picture the discussion to be somewhat one-sided, almost a lecture. Note that all of these connotations are ...
  • Jan 12, 2007 ... We had a discussion on the price of fish. A · Agnes. Member. Thread starter. Joined: Nov 6, 2006. Member Type: Other. Native Language: English.
  • Discussion on "Why I no longer recommend Julia" by Yuri Vishnevsky · Community · discussion · TheCedarPrince May 16, 2022, 2:33pm 1. Hey folks!
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Alternatives:

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

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