Definition of: discuss

(dis·kus′) v.t.
1. To treat of in conversation or in writing; talk about; argue the faults and merits of.
2. Colloq. To test by eating or drinking, as a meal.
3. In civil law, to exhaust proceedings against (the principal debtor) before proceeding against the surety or sureties. See synonyms under DISPUTE, EXAMINE. [<L discussus, pp. of discutere discuss, orig. <dis- apart + quatere shake]
—dis·cuss′i·ble adjective