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Interrogation vs Discussion - What's the difference?

interrogation | discussion |

As nouns the difference between interrogation and discussion

is that interrogation is the act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry while discussion is conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

interrogation

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
  • A question put; an inquiry.
  • A point, mark, or sign, thus , indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.
  • Usage notes

    * Preposition under is generally used for the person or matter that is being investigated; Johnny is under interrogation about the last night's events.

    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.