Discussion vs. Analysis

Discussion vs. Analysis — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Discussion and Analysis

Discussionnoun

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".This topic is not open to discussion.My discussion with the professor was very enlightening.

Analysisnoun

(countable) Decomposition into components in order to study (a complex thing, concept, theory etc.).

Discussionnoun

Text giving further detail on a subject.

Under each heading, you will find a discussion.

Analysisnoun

(countable) The result of such a process.

Discussionnoun

The dispersion of a tumour.

Analysisnoun

The mathematical study of functions, sequences, series, limits, derivatives and integrals.

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Discussionnoun

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic;

the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logichis treatment of the race question is badly biased

Analysisnoun

Proof by deduction from known truths.

Discussionnoun

an exchange of views on some topic;

we had a good discussionwe had a word or two about it

Analysisnoun

The process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts, or the result of this process.

Analysisnoun

The analytical study of melodies, harmonies, sequences, repetitions, variations, quotations, juxtapositions, and surprises.

Analysisnoun

Psychoanalysis.

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Analysisnoun

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

Analysisnoun

the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations

Analysisnoun

a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed

Analysisnoun

the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'

Analysisnoun

a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation

Analysisnoun

a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud;

his physician recommended psychoanalysis