followed by discussion vs followed by a discussion

Both "followed by discussion" and "followed by a discussion" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Followed by discussion" is more suitable when referring to a series of events or actions, while "followed by a discussion" is more appropriate when mentioning a specific discussion that follows something else.

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followed by discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is suitable when describing a sequence of events or actions where discussion is one of the elements following another.

Examples:

The presentation was followed by discussion and a Q&A session.
The meeting agenda included a break followed by discussion of the budget.
The movie screening was followed by discussion among the audience.

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Commission on Presentation of implementing Decision of Commission on TEN-T followed by discussion
My meetings were followed by discussions at official level.
And so in 2006 we set up FILMCLUB, an organization that ran weekly film screenings in schools followed by discussions.
On both occasions, the presentation is followed by a discussion with the Committee.
Monday's session will open with a debate on the European Investment Bank, followed by a discussion on licences for air traffic controllers and port security.
The summit will begin with an address from the EP President, Hans-Gert Pöttering, followed by a discussion.
The summit will begin with an address from the EP President, Hans-Gert Pöttering, followed by a discussion.
In order to achieve this, the Commission will be holding bilateral meetings with Member States, followed by a discussion seminar with youth leaders.
The award ceremony was followed by a panel discussion entitled: "Nothing is impossible: reporting on human rights and international conflicts".
We invite you to come to our cinema on Thursday at 4 p.m... to see Camouflage... ...followed by a discussion with the distinguished professor...
As usual the summit will begin with an address from the EP President, Hans-Gert Pöttering, followed by a discussion.
There is an introductory presentation of the general priorities, followed by thorough discussions between the Commission and the committees concerned with a view to establishing the details.
So we are going to have a rational discussion followed by a vote which will determine whether or not Reggie and Amber may date.
Monday's session will open with a debate on the European Investment Bank, followed by a discussion on licences for air traffic controllers and port security.
The information concerning the Commission's activities and an assessment of the latest economic developments in the Member States and the Union is followed by a discussion, which permits an exhaustive exchange of views between the Commissioner and the ECON Members.
The award ceremony was followed by a panel discussion titled "Journalists - an endangered species?"
On 9 and 10 November, special screenings of the three contending films will be followed by a Cineclub discussion between the audience and Kamen Kalev, Hans-Christian Schmid and Christophe Rossignon.
However, a clear picture of the desired nature of the PP/ PA followed by a profound discussion between the institutions on possible obstacles for the execution and how they could be overcome would certainly be in the interest of all actors.
A clear picture of the desired nature of the PP/ PA followed by a profound discussion between the institutions on possible obstacles for the execution and how they could be overcome would be in the interest of all actors.
The ceremony will take place in room PHS 01A002 and will be followed by a panel discussion titled "Journalists - an endangered species?"

Alternatives:

followed by a discussion
followed by further discussion
followed by a detailed discussion
followed by an in-depth discussion
followed by a brief discussion

followed by a discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is appropriate when referring to a specific discussion that comes after something else, providing more clarity and specificity.

Examples:

The lecture was followed by a discussion on the topic.
The event concluded with a discussion on future plans.
The training session will be followed by a discussion of the results.

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We invite you to come to our cinema on Thursday at 4 p.m... to see Camouflage... ...followed by a discussion with the distinguished professor...
On both occasions, the presentation is followed by a discussion with the Committee.
The information concerning the Commission's activities and an assessment of the latest economic developments in the Member States and the Union is followed by a discussion, which permits an exhaustive exchange of views between the Commissioner and the ECON Members.
In order to achieve this, the Commission will be holding bilateral meetings with Member States, followed by a discussion seminar with youth leaders.
The summit will begin with an address from the EP President, Hans-Gert Pöttering, followed by a discussion.
Monday's session will open with a debate on the European Investment Bank, followed by a discussion on licences for air traffic controllers and port security.
Monday's session will open with a debate on the European Investment Bank, followed by a discussion on licences for air traffic controllers and port security.
The summit will begin with an address from the EP President, Hans-Gert Pöttering, followed by a discussion.
As usual the summit will begin with an address from the EP President, Hans-Gert Pöttering, followed by a discussion.

Alternatives:

followed by discussion
followed by further discussion
followed by a detailed discussion
followed by an in-depth discussion
followed by a brief discussion

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followed by discussion vs followed by a discussion