What is the What is the difference between to explain and to discuss?

Answer 1

"Explain" means to give additional information, such as details, rationales, or other clarification of an existing issue. It implies teaching, instruction, or the reiteration of knowledge. "Discuss" indicates a dialogue between two more parties with the intent of communicating information or opinions from both or all individuals involved. It suggests an interchange between peers (although they may not actually have the same role or status). For purposes of EDUCATION and TESTING, the terms are loosely (and inaccurately) used to indicate that the student should display learned knowledge by providing details or the method by which an answer was obtained. (The use of "discuss" is prompting for other information relevant to the subject that is not conveyed in the simple answer to the question.)