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subpanel

subpanel

4.6
A small group chosen from a larger committee to work on one task
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌpænəl/
translation icon : subcomité
  • The researchers established a subpanel dedicated to studying the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.

Examples

  • A meeting of a new subpanel of the Advisory Committee, the Panel on Jazz and Popular Music and Dance, discussed the commercial success of jazz.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The committee formed a subpanel to address the specific challenges facing local wildlife conservation.

  • After the main meeting, the subpanel focused on developing detailed strategies for enhancing community engagement.

Synonyms

subcommittee
vssubpanel
144 4.1

A small group chosen from a larger group of people to handle one task

is selected more broadly from a larger group or body to focus on an issue
subcommission
vssubpanel
  • Formal
6.7

A smaller group within a commission that focuses on a specific task

is chosen from a larger group to focus on a specific issue or task

How Specialized

task force
153 3.3
working group
13 2.6
subpanel
4.6
steering committee
  • Formal
7 3.4
panel
423 3.7

Surface Forms

subpanel singular
subpanels plural

Morphology

subpanel = panel (transparent) = sub + panel

The formation 'sub-' + 'panel' clearly means a subgroup or secondary group drawn from a larger panel.

Etymology

Subpanel comes from the parts sub- meaning 'under' or 'part of' and panel meaning 'group' or 'committee', like a panel of judges. So a subpanel is a smaller group taken from a larger panel to focus on a specific task.