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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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CalMatters recently hosted a panel discussion on what’s next for criminal justice in California that included Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Li says new BYD flash-charging technology improves charging efficiency by 30 to 40 times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Wirun's pollution worries led him to a panel discussion in Bangkok on the issue in 2019, and the conversations evolved into CAN, which has spent several years advancing clean air legislation.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

At a panel discussion at Silicon Valley's Computer History Museum this week, early AI entrepreneur Jerry Kaplan told a packed audience he has lived through four bubbles.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

The event started on Friday, May 11, with a panel discussion with the Mercury 13 women.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson