'Discussion of an equation' definitions:

Definition of 'Discussion of an equation'

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  • Discussion \Dis*cus"sion\, n. [L. discussio a shaking, examination, discussion: cf. F. discussion.]
  • 1. The act or process of discussing by breaking up, or dispersing, as a tumor, or the like. [archaic] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The act of discussing or exchanging reasons; examination by argument; debate; disputation; agitation. [1913 Webster]
  • The liberty of discussion is the great safeguard of all other liberties. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • Discussion of a problem or Discussion of an equation (Math.), the operation of assigning different reasonable values to the arbitrary quantities and interpreting the result. --Math. Dict. [1913 Webster]