Debate
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A formal discussion between candidates about the issues is often referred to as a debate. It typically involves structured arguments and counter-arguments on specific topics or policy matters. The candidates present their viewpoints and engage in a back-and-forth exchange to persuade voters and demonstrate their knowledge and qualifications.
Small group discussion, it is a formal communication between teacher and the students or listener that discuss the topic.
a formal discussion is a discussion where people are being formal and not goofing around. Pretty much like a teacher giving a group a lecture. Everyone is acting serious.
A formal discussion is a structured conversation that follows a set of rules or guidelines. It typically involves participants presenting their viewpoints in a systematic and organized manner with a focus on addressing specific topics or issues. Formal discussions are often used in academic, professional, or diplomatic settings to promote understanding and debate.
The discussion wasn't mean to be political, but wandered there anyways. The political debate between candidates was heated and aired on television. Political activists marched on the streets.
Focus group.
The Austronesian Formal Linguistics Association (AFLA) was founded in 1994. It serves as a forum for the discussion of formal aspects of Austronesian languages and linguistics.
Examples could be essays that present two opposing viewpoints, formal debates, online discussion forums (such as the discussion section of an Answers.com forum or talk on a wiki page), or collaborative writing assignments.
The national conventions of these two parties make the formal nominations.
A discussion typically involves a more formal exchange of ideas with a specific purpose, whereas a conversation is more casual and can cover a wide range of topics without a clear objective. Discussions often involve multiple participants coming to a consensus or decision, while conversations are usually more free-flowing and can be more personal or social in nature.
Differene of formal,informal and non-formal education