noun
1.A formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote.
‘last night’s debate on the Education Bill’
‘We can constantly intervene in discussions and debates and ask why questions are framed in the way they are.’
2.An argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved.
‘the national debate on abortion’
‘there has been much debate about prices’
verb
1.Argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.
‘MPs debated the issue in the Commons’
‘members of the society debated for five nights’
2.Consider a possible course of action in one’s mind before reaching a decision.
‘he debated whether he should leave the matter alone or speak to her’
‘Sandra paused for a moment and debated in her mind as to whether she should go or not.’
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noun
‘last night’s debate on the Education Bill’
