Also means
deliberation, examination of an issue
Usage Note
Erörterung is a school essay type in which the writer systematically presents arguments for and against a thesis. It trains structured thinking; a typical Erörterung has introduction, main body with pro/contra, and conclusion.
Examples
"In der Klausur musste sie eine Erörterung zum Thema soziale Medien schreiben."
Natural Translation
In the exam she had to write a discursive essay on the topic of social media.
Literal Translation
In the exam had to she a discussion on the topic social media write.
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