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panel discussion

American  

noun

  1. a formal discussion before an audience for which the topic, speakers, etc., have been selected in advance.


Etymology

Origin of panel discussion

First recorded in 1935–40


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During a panel discussion later in the event, the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Ben Ashwell asked Simile co-founder and CEO Joon Sung Park if we’re all going to die because of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

In September 2025, the IBA brought in Trump Jr. for a panel discussion in Istanbul about boxing.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Investors should expect central bank communications and the use of forward guidance to be big parts of Wednesday’s panel discussion.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Despite this criticism, Kashkari seemed comfortable sharing his views on inflation during a panel discussion at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

It was meant to be a panel discussion, but of course the men on the panel had little interest in talking to each other and more interest in delivering measured, prepared remarks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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