discussion of vs discussion about

Both 'discussion of' and 'discussion about' are commonly used in English and are interchangeable in many contexts. However, 'discussion of' is more formal and tends to be used in academic or professional settings, while 'discussion about' is more common in everyday language. The choice between the two may depend on the formality of the context.

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discussion of

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially in academic or professional contexts.

Use 'discussion of' when referring to a detailed conversation or consideration of a topic, especially in formal or academic settings.

Examples:

The book includes a thorough discussion of the causes of climate change.
The professor led a discussion of the latest research findings.
The meeting will focus on a discussion of the budget proposal.

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Site incorporates discussion of payback and compliance benefits of process.
Lessons and discussion of home exercises.
Branded opinion drives our discussion of public policy.
You seem offended by my little discussion of Janette.
The discussion of medicine deals chiefly with procreation and childbirth.
The discussion of politics at Masonic meetings has always been prohibited.
Even a discussion of quality is irrelevant here.
One cannot have an open-minded discussion of race.
Lieutenant Gilbert has nothing to do with this discussion of budget and appropriations.
They were severely censored because of their discussion of political and economic conditions in the German states.
Linux IPX-HOWTO: A brief discussion of IPX network topology Next Previous Contents 5.
We could finish our discussion of Victorian literature.
The home-page text on the BELIEVE Religious Information Source web-site includes a discussion of that concept.
To this he responds with a discussion of "mercy".
A discussion of the objects, presentation and other appropriate topics takes place.
The discussion of items non included in the agenda is expressly forbidden.
Consider, for example, Aristotle's own discussion of happiness.
Prerequisites None Teaching Methods Lectures; interactive lectures and discussion of relevant case-law.
The paper closes with a discussion of their future prospects.
No public discussion of your undercover business.

Alternatives:

analysis of
examination of
exploration of
study of
review of

discussion about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

Use 'discussion about' when talking about a conversation or consideration of a topic in informal or everyday contexts.

Examples:

We had a long discussion about our vacation plans.
The group had a heated discussion about politics.
Let's have a discussion about the new project.

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Alternatives:

talk about
chat about
converse about
speak about
dialogue about

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