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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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Investors should expect central bank communications and the use of forward guidance to be big parts of Wednesday’s panel discussion.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

During the panel discussion at Hay Festival, Victoria Smurfit, who plays Maud O'Hara in Rivals, recalled the moment the cast and crew found out about Dame Jilly's sudden death.

From BBC May 25, 2026

During the opening panel discussion, he, like everyone else, had pretended he hadn’t heard John Devaney.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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