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panel discussion

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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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There are big swaths of this opinion where the only things they’re citing are other OLC opinions, or even what seems to be a panel discussion that involved DOJ lawyers.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

It was scheduled to include a panel discussion featuring National Basketball Players Assn. president Andre Iguodala followed by an after-party with around 200 invited guests.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 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

One day he attends a panel discussion about Indian novels written in English.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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