debate

US /dɪˈbeɪt/
UK /dɪˈbeɪt/
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debat, discussie

a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward

:
The candidates will participate in a televised debate tonight.
De kandidaten zullen vanavond deelnemen aan een televisiedebat.
There was a heated debate about the new policy.
Er was een verhit debat over het nieuwe beleid.
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debatteren, bediscussiëren

to discuss a particular subject in a formal way

:
They will debate the new law in parliament next week.
Ze zullen de nieuwe wet volgende week in het parlement debatteren.
We need to debate the pros and cons of this decision.
We moeten de voor- en nadelen van deze beslissing bespreken.