Discussion vs. Talk

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

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.

Talkverb

(transitive) To communicate, usually by means of speech.

Although I don't speak Chinese I managed to talk with the villagers using signs and gestures.They sat down to talk business.We talk French sometimes.

Discussionnoun

Text giving further detail on a subject.

Under each heading, you will find a discussion.

Talkverb

To discuss.

They sat down to talk business.We're not talking rocket science here: it should be easy.

Discussionnoun

The dispersion of a tumour.

Talkverb

To confess, especially implicating others.

Suppose he talks?She can be relied upon not to talk.They tried to make me talk.
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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

Talkverb

(intransitive) To criticize someone for something of which one is guilty oneself.

I am not the one to talk.She is a fine one to talk.You should talk.Look who's talking.

Discussionnoun

an exchange of views on some topic;

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

Talkverb

(intransitive) To gossip; to create scandal.

People will talk.Aren't you afraid the neighbours will talk?

Talkverb

To influence someone to express something, especially a particular stance or viewpoint or in a particular manner.

You're only sticking up for her because you like her; that's your penis talking.That's not like you at all, Jared. The drugs are talking. Snap out of it!

Talknoun

A conversation or discussion; usually serious, but informal.

We need to have a talk about your homework.
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Talknoun

A lecture.

Talknoun

; often qualified by a following of}} A major topic of social discussion.

She is the talk of the day.The musical is the talk of the town.

Talknoun

}} A customary conversation by parent(s) or guardian(s) with their (often teenaged) child about a reality of life; in particular:

Talknoun

A customary conversation in which parent(s) explain sexual intercourse to their child.

Have you had the talk with Jay yet?

Talknoun

(US) A customary conversation in which the parent(s) of a black child explain the racism and violence they may face, especially when interacting with police, and strategies to manage it.

Talknoun

}} Empty boasting, promises or claims.

The party leader's speech was all talk.

Talknoun

Meeting to discuss a particular matter.

The leaders of the G8 nations are currently in talks over nuclear weapons.

Talknoun

an exchange of ideas via conversation;

let's have more work and less talk around here

Talknoun

(`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') discussion;

his poetry contains much talk about love and anger

Talknoun

the act of giving a talk to an audience;

I attended an interesting talk on local history

Talknoun

a speech that is open to the public;

he attended a lecture on telecommunications

Talknoun

idle gossip or rumor;

there has been talk about you lately

Talkverb

exchange thoughts; talk with;

We often talk businessActions talk louder than words

Talkverb

express in speech;

She talks a lot of nonsenseThis depressed patient does not verbalize

Talkverb

use language;

the baby talks alreadythe prisoner won't speakthey speak a strange dialect

Talkverb

reveal information;

If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!The former employee spilled all the details

Talkverb

divulge confidential information or secrets;

Be careful--his secretary talks

Talkverb

deliver a lecture or talk;

She will talk at Rutgers next weekDid you ever lecture at Harvard?