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panel discussion

noun

: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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This is not the time or a panel discussion about getting rid of (Thanksgiving football). Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 In addition to the panel discussion, the students participated in a video and Allen and Leachman recorded a 45-minute IB Voices podcast. Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025 This was the heart of conversation during a panel discussion at the Fashion Loves Food Gala, hosted by WWD, The Style Gate and Galateo & Friends. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 Sargent, whose film based on her experience, Take Me Home, will premiere on the festival circuit next year, was joined by two other prominent creatives Thursday for a panel discussion at Carefest in New York. The Deadline Team, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panel discussion was in 1936

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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panel%20discussion. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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