debate
B2Academic AWL-4Frequent NGSL-1UK /dɪˈbeɪt/US /dɪˈbeɪt/
Meaning
noun
a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposite views and then there is often a vote on the issue.
“the first ever televised presidential debate”
verb
to discuss something, especially formally, before making a decision or finding a solution
“debate (something), Politicians will be debating the bill later this week.”
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