panel discussion

noun

Synonyms of panel discussionnext
: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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As far as campaign promotional regulations, the Academy dictated that screenings with Q&A sessions or panel discussions before nominations may now have up to two moderators instead of one moderator. Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026 And on the Oscar campaign side of things, screenings with Q&A sessions or panel discussions before nominations may now have up to two moderators instead of one moderator. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2026 Pre-nomination screenings with Q&A sessions or panel discussions may now feature up to two moderators, an increase from one. Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 May 2026 Melondy Doddy-Muñoz, assistant director of operations at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, moderated a panel discussion, which included President of AFT Texas Zeph Capo, Fort Worth Board of Trustees President Roxanne Martinez and Fort Worth ISD high school teacher Ale Checka. Lina Ruiz may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026 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 10 May. 2026.

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