Discussion vs Forum - What's the difference?
discussion | forum |
Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.
Text giving further detail on a subject.
A place for discussion.
A gathering for the purpose of discussion.
A form of discussion involving a panel of presenters and often participation by members of the audience.
(Internet) An Internet message board where users can post messages regarding one or more topics of discussion.
(in a Roman town) a square or marketplace used for public business and commerce.
As nouns the difference between discussion and forum
is that discussion is conversation or debate concerning a particular topic while forum is a place for discussion.discussion
English
(wikipedia discussion)Noun
(en noun)- There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east".
- This topic is not open to discussion .
- Under each heading, you will find a discussion section.
forum
English
(wikipedia forum)Alternative forms
* (Internet leet) * (Internet leet)Noun
(en-noun)- Trish was an admin member on three forums, and had no trouble at all when it came to moderating them.
