De discussie
Example: De discussie over het project duurde langer dan verwacht.
Definition
"De discussie" refers to a structured and often formal exchange of ideas or arguments about a particular topic, especially in a management context. It involves participants expressing different viewpoints to reach a better understanding or decision, as in the phrase 'De discussie over het project duurde langer dan verwacht.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de discussie" comes from the Latin 'discussio,' meaning 'a shaking apart' or 'investigation.' It entered Dutch through French 'discussion.' Did you know? The word originally implied a thorough examination or debate to uncover the truth, which perfectly fits its use in management discussions today.
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"De discussie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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