discussion

noun/dɪˈskʌʃən/CEFR B1

আলোচনা

Meaning

A conversation in which people give their views on a subject.

Example sentences

  • We had a long discussion about the budget.বাজেট নিয়ে আমাদের দীর্ঘ আলোচনা হলো।
  • The matter is still under discussion.বিষয়টি এখনো আলোচনাধীন।

A common mistake

We did a discussion on the plan.→We had a discussion about the plan.

English has a discussion rather than doing one.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: debate, seminar, deliberation

Similar words, and what each means

  • debate

    বিতর্ক, বিতর্ক করা

    A formal discussion of opposing views, often broadcast.

  • seminar

    সেমিনার, আলোচনাসভা

    A meeting where people study or discuss a topic together.

  • deliberation

    (জুরির) আলোচনা ও সিদ্ধান্তগ্রহণ, বিবেচনা

    Careful discussion by a jury before reaching a verdict.

Other English words for “আলোচনা”

  • negotiation

    Formal discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • discussverbআলোচনা করা

“discussion” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “discussion” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • গঠন, স্পর্শগুণ, বুনন, স্পর্শের অনুভূতি
    • • আলোচনা
    • • ঝোল, গ্রেভি
    • • হিংসা, ঈর্ষা
    Show the answer

    আলোচনা — discussion (noun) — আলোচনা. A conversation in which people give their views on a subject.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “discussion”?

    • • pullover
    • • tube
    • • debate
    • • tape
    Show the answer

    debate — debate — বিতর্ক, বিতর্ক করা. A formal discussion of opposing views, often broadcast.

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