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Discussion vs Engagement - What's the difference?

discussion | engagement |

As nouns the difference between discussion and engagement

is that discussion is conversation or debate concerning a particular topic while engagement is an appointment, especially to speak or perform.

discussion

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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 .
  • Text giving further detail on a subject.
  • Under each heading, you will find a discussion section.

    engagement

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia engagement) (en noun)
  • (countable) an appointment, especially to speak or perform
  • The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.
  • (uncountable) connection or attachment
  • Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.
  • (countable or uncountable) the period of time when marriage is planned or promised
  • We are enjoying a long engagement , but haven't yet set a date.
  • In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.
  • The engagement resulted in many casualties.
  • (fencing) the point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.
  • After engagement it quickly became clear which of the fencers was going to prevail .

    Derived terms

    * engagement ring

    Derived terms

    * disengagement

    See also

    * battle * campaign ----