debate
nounUK /dɪˈbeɪt/
US /dɪˈbeɪt/
A talk where people share different ideas about something.
The class had a debate about whether homework should be banned.
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2. A formal contest where teams argue opposite sides of a topic.
She won the school debate with a strong closing speech.
3. To think carefully about a choice before deciding.
He debated whether to walk or take the bus.
4. To argue about something with other people.
The neighbors debated loudly about the new fence.