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treatment, discourse

n. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

give-and-take, word

n. an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"

conversation

n. the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

dialogue, dialog

n. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

treatise

n. a formal exposition

discourse

n. extended verbal expression in speech or writing

study

n. a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique; "a study in spiccato bowing"

study, report

n. a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; "this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale"

dispute, difference of opinion

n. a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"

struggle, battle, conflict

n. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"

debate, disputation, public debate

n. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)

feud

n. a bitter quarrel between two parties

polemic

n. a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

strife

n. bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension

colloquy

n. a conversation especially a formal one

consultation, audience, interview

n. a conference (usually with someone important); "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king"

parley

n. a negotiation between enemies

session

n. a meeting for execution of a group's functions; "it was the opening session of the legislature"

colloquy

n. formal conversation

exchange

n. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one); "they had a bitter exchange"

talk

n. an exchange of ideas via conversation; "let's have more work and less talk around here"

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