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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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Council for International Business, said during a recent panel discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 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

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

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

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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