debate

DEBATE noun

[ C,U ] uk/dɪˈbeɪt/ us
B2 discussion or argument about a subject

дискуссия, спор
a political debate There has been a lot of public debate on the safety of food.
debate verb uk/dɪˈbeɪt/ us debate verb
(DECIDE)

to try to make a decision about something

обдумывать, размышлять
[ + question word ] I'm still debating whether to go out tonight or not.