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panel discussion

panel discussion

12 3.7
A discussion by a small group of experts in front of an audience
  • noun
  • /ˈpænəl dɪsˈkʌʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : mesa redonda
  • But before we dive into our panel discussion, we have a special treat.
  • participate in a panel discussion
  • attended a panel discussion
  • include a panel discussion

But before we dive into our panel discussion, we have a special treat.

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Examples

  • The program included speakers, panel discussions, and information booths on science careers.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Their findings were presented in a debate format or as part of a panel discussion.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Just recently, I was part of a panel discussion about the future of design.

    Blog text (16)
  • It's a pleasure to welcome you all to this panel discussion on sports, marketing, gender, and society.

  • The students dressed up that day and attended a panel discussion with community leaders.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The theme for our panel discussion today is, are the words on the page reality or illusion?

  • There's a panel discussion on Channel 36 tomorrow called "How Healthy Is The Medical Profession?"

  • Students also participate in panel discussions with current music education undergraduates, university professors, and practicing public school music teachers.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Pratt Department of Digital Arts will host a panel discussion on Colliding Complexities.

    Blog text (2)
  • We held a panel discussion about climate change, inviting experts and community members to share their views.

Synonyms

discussion
vspanel discussion
1.4

A conversation where people share ideas and opinions to decide or understand

is a formal, scheduled event with chosen contributors and an audience
forum
vspanel discussion
  • Texting
430 3.2

A meeting or online place where people talk about ideas and share views

is a scheduled panel format with named contributors speaking to an audience
panel
vspanel discussion
423 3.7

A group of people chosen to judge or discuss something

refers to the organised public event where such a group speaks
seminar
vspanel discussion
209 3.7

A small class where people discuss a topic with a teacher

is typically more public and structured with several named speakers
roundtable
vspanel discussion
101 4.3

A meeting where people at the same level share and discuss ideas

is a formal staged event featuring selected speakers before an audience
symposium
vspanel discussion
47 7.3

A meeting where experts give talks about a topic

is the focused spoken event rather than a series of expert presentations
public discussion
vspanel discussion
9 2.8

An open talk where many people share views about things that affect everyone

is a formal, organised session where selected people speak to an audience
group meeting
vspanel discussion
8 2.2

A planned time when several people come together to talk about something

is a specific public session featuring a selected group speaking to attendees
round table
vspanel discussion
7 3.3

A discussion where people who are equal share ideas about a topic

is a more formal public event with chosen contributors speaking to listeners
colloquy
vspanel discussion
  • Formal
3 9.7

A formal serious talk about a specific topic

is the public staged form of such a conversation with chosen contributors
group discussion
vspanel discussion
3 2.0

A conversation among several people about one topic to share ideas or make a decision

is the formal public version led by a selected group before listeners
colloquium
vspanel discussion
2 8.1

An academic meeting where people present and discuss research

is a formal public session focused on discussion by selected speakers
round-table conference
vspanel discussion
3.7

A meeting where people at the same level discuss a subject together

is the specific public session where a chosen group presents and answers questions

How Formal

symposium
47 7.3
conference
  • Formal
3.0
panel discussion
  • Formal
12 3.7
seminar
209 3.7
discussion
1.4
to chat
  • Informal
269 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

panel + discussion

The meaning 'a formal discussion held by a group of people' is directly derivable from combining 'panel' (a committee-like group) with 'discussion' (a talk where opinions are shared). This noun‑noun compositional pattern is common in English and mirrored in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The phrase panel discussion comes from the image of a panel — a row of people sitting together — who have a discussion about a topic in front of an audience. So, panel discussion means 'a formal talk by a group of people' where experts share their views.