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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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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

Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute, said at April’s panel discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

An ex-Facebook executive sat in silence during a panel discussion about her tell-all book about the social media giant because of ongoing legal action by her former bosses at Meta.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

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

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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