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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

Example Sentences

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“AI agents aren’t going to walk down the street to a bank to open a bank account,” he said during a panel discussion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Taking part in a panel discussion about male suicide with host Greg James, he said that would help open discussions "become second nature to us all" and reflected on his own strategies for processing emotions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

On Monday, she will join opposition leaders for a televised panel discussion to debate their policies.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

The panel discussion about the film also shined a spotlight on the tension between humans and machines.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

He had no interest in attending the panel discussion and hearing the potted remarks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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