Formal conversation, often between opposing viewpoints, on a topic
For other uses, see Debate (disambiguation).
"Debater" redirects here. For the artificial intelligence project, see Project Debater.
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13th-century illustration of a Jew and a Christian debating in a work by the Jewish convert Petrus Alphonsi
Debate is a process that involves formal discourse, discussion, and oral addresses on a particular topic or collection of topics, often with a moderator and an audience. In a debate, arguments are put forward for common opposing viewpoints. Debates have historically occurred in public meetings, academic institutions, debate halls, coffeehouses, competitions, and legislative assemblies.[1] Debates have also been conducted for educational and recreational purposes,[2] usually associated with educational establishments and debating societies.[3] These debates emphasized logical consistency, factual accuracy, and emotional appeal to an audience.[4][5] Modern forms of competitive debate also include rules for participants to discuss and decide upon the framework of the debates (how the debate will be judged).[5]
^The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 4th ed., 1993 p. 603.
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