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Definition of debating - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
public speakingarguing different views in a structured exchange of reasons
- They joined the club to practice debating every week.
2.
competitionformal contest of argumentation
- The school held a debating competition last week.
Adjective
1.
discussionactively engaged in formal discussion
- The debating team prepared for the competition.
2.
argumentativeinclined to argue or discuss
- He is known for his debating nature in meetings.
Expressions with debating
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group where people meet to argue different topics
She joined the debating society at her university.
Origin of debating
Latin, debere (to owe)
Terms with debating included in their meaning
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debate
one who engages in competitive debating
conflict
arguing or debating about something
sports
advantage in tennis or debating
debating
person who debates to refine ideas
debating
affirmative side in a debate
parliament
elected representative in a debating house addressed with formal respect
debating
engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Examples of debating in a sentence
Competitive debating improved his confidence in public speaking. Debating requires strong critical thinking skills. She joined the debating team in college. The debating students stayed late to practice. She joined the debating club to improve her skills. Her debating skills often spark lively discussions.
The debating team won several awards this year.
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- French:débat, débattant, ...
- German:Debattieren, debattierend, ...
- Italian:dibattito, di dibattito, ...
- Spanish:debate, de debate, ...
- Portuguese:debate, discussão, ...
- Chinese:辩论, 正在辩论的, ...
- Japanese:ディベート, 討論に参加している, ...
- Arabic:المُناظَرَة, مُناقِش, ...
- Hebrew:דִּיּוּן, וִיכּוּחִי, ...
- Russian:дебаты, дебатный, ...
- Ukrainian:дебати, дебатний, ...
- Hindi:वाद-विवाद, वाद-विवाद संबंधी, ...
Definition of debate - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
informal settinginformal discussion of opposing views
- We had a lively debate about the movie.
2.
consideration of reasonsconsideration of opposing reasons
- The team engaged in a debate over the best strategy..
3.
formal settingRare formal discussion with opposing arguments and a voteRare
- The debate in parliament lasted for hours.
Verb
1.
discussiontr./intr. discuss a topic with different viewstr./intr.
- They debated the merits of the new policy.
2.
formal discussiontr./intr. argue about a subject, especially in a formal mannertr./intr.
- Politicians will debate the new policy tomorrow..
3.
thinkingtr. Rare consider or think over a decisiontr. Rare
- She debated whether to accept the job offer.
Expressions with debate
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cause people to discuss or argue
Her controversial statement sparked a debate on social media.
formal discussion with thorough preparation
The committee held a full-dress debate on the new policy.
formal discussion among citizens about a specific issue
The proposal sparked a public debate across the city.
not settled and can be discussed or argued
The outcome of the election is open to debate.
points or arguments used to attack an opponent
She gathered ammunition in the debate to counter his claims.
discussion involving deep thinking and reasoning
The conference hosted an intellectual debate on climate change.
open discussion where different views are shared before collective decisions
Universities should encourage democratic debate on important social issues.
point in a legal case where issues are defined
The court reached the joinder of debate quickly.
Origin of debate
Latin, 'dis-' (apart) + 'battuere' (to beat)
Examples of debate in a sentence
There was a debate on the best pizza toppings. The debate on climate change continues to rage. There was a heated debate about the new policy. The debate at the university was well-attended. A lively debate ensued at the town hall meeting. The panel will debate the environmental impacts of the project.
Students often debate various topics in class. The committee will debate the budget proposal next week. Experts will debate the impact of climate change at the conference. He debated if he should travel abroad. They debated whether to invest in the new project.
View all translations of debate
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- French:débat, débattre, ...
- German:Debatte, debattieren, ...
- Italian:dibattito, discutere, ...
- Spanish:debate, debatir, ...
- Portuguese:debate, debater, ...
- Chinese:讨论, 考虑, ...
- Japanese:討論, 議論する, ...
- Arabic:نِقاش, نَاقَشَ, ...
- Hebrew:דִּיּוּן, לָדוּן, ...
- Russian:дискуссия, обсуждать, ...
- Ukrainian:дискусія, обговорювати, ...
- Hindi:बहस, बहस करना, ...
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