DEBATE

Definition of DEBATE

  1. (noun)a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
  2. (noun)the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
  3. (verb)argue with one another
  4. (verb)think about carefully; weigh
  5. (verb)discuss the pros and cons of an issue
  6. (verb)have an argument about something