Discussion vs. Talk
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.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 biasedTalkverb
(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 itTalkverb
(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.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 hereTalknoun
(`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') discussion;
his poetry contains much talk about love and angerTalknoun
the act of giving a talk to an audience;
I attended an interesting talk on local historyTalknoun
a speech that is open to the public;
he attended a lecture on telecommunicationsTalknoun
idle gossip or rumor;
there has been talk about you latelyTalkverb
exchange thoughts; talk with;
We often talk businessActions talk louder than wordsTalkverb
express in speech;
She talks a lot of nonsenseThis depressed patient does not verbalizeTalkverb
use language;
the baby talks alreadythe prisoner won't speakthey speak a strange dialectTalkverb
reveal information;
If you don't oblige me, I'll talk!The former employee spilled all the detailsTalkverb
divulge confidential information or secrets;
Be careful--his secretary talksTalkverb
deliver a lecture or talk;
She will talk at Rutgers next weekDid you ever lecture at Harvard?
