panel discussion

noun

: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Several other guests to be announced with take part in the panel discussion with Gere, who has known the Dalai Lama for more than 40 years. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025 Newsweek's Health Care Editor Alexis Kayser led many of the panel discussions and was joined by Newsweek's Global Head of Research Duncan Ross on stage to share the key takeaways about the key lessons that audience members can implement in their own workplaces. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with Sacramento State professor Arturo Biaocchi, film director Nick Anderson, Loaves & Fishes executive director Angela Hassell and Sharon Jones, Camp Resolution co-founder and a formerly unhoused woman. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 gathered hundreds of young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni (2016-2025) for three days of panel discussions, networking opportunities, food tastings, music performances and more. Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panel discussion was in 1936

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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panel%20discussion. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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