debate

Noun

debate (plural: debates)

1. an argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

   After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion.

2. an informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

   The debate over the age of the universe is thousands of years old.

   There was a bit of a debate over who should pay for the damaged fence.

3. (uncountable) Discussion of opposing views.

   There has been considerable debate concerning exactly how to format these articles.

4. (frequently in French form débat) a type of literary composition, taking the form of a discussion or disputation, commonly found in the vernacular medieval poetry of many European countries, as well as in medieval Latin.

6 letters in word "debate": A B D E E T.

No anagrams for debate found in this word list.

Words found within debate:

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• Definitions:
• argue with one another; "We debated the question of abortion"; "John debated Mary" consider: think about carefully; weigh; "They considered the possibility of a strike"; "Turn the proposal over in your mind" argument: a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" discuss the pros and cons of an issue the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) argue: have an argument about something
• Debate (North American English) or debating (British English) is a formal method of interactive and position representational argument. ...
• A discussion involving two or more opposing sides of an issue. In American politics in recent years, debates have come to be associated with televised programs at which all candidates for the presidency or the vice presidency present their own and their party’s views in response to questions ...
• The formal discussion and argumentation of a matter by the members of the Senate and General Assembly during a session. Precise limitations on debate in the New Jersey Legislature have been set by the rules of each house.
• A formal discussion in a public meeting or an argument; also means to debate, argue or consider.
• A formal, public political discussion involving two or more candidates for office. In a debate, candidates state and defend their positions on major issues. Debates are often held in public places or are broadcast on radio, TV, and/or on the Internet.
• to discuss or argue about an issue by considering opposing arguments.
• term for the discussion of bills and motions before the House. Rules governing debate are set down in the standing orders.
• To engage in argument through the expression of opposing points of view.
• The structured process by which legislation and other topics before the Legislature are discussed. In general, each recognized party received a 'block' of time during which they may discuss the bill before the Legislature. ...
• A discussion between presidential candidates that is held to address issues and campaign platforms. The first debate was held on September 26, 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
• The formal presentation of various viewpoints on matters before the House.
• a discussion of two opposing viewpoints, usu. in a formal meeting or assembly.
• Face-to-face discussion of candidates' views on issues.
• a process of inquiry and advocacy seeking reasoned judgment on a proposition. Debate allows for two or more sides advocating their positions on a given issues under some set of rules with some kind of judgment to follow from a judge or audience.

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