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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Earlier this year, Crump and Bryant, a psychologist and NAACP leader, convened a critical panel discussion on mental health and bail reform at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change in law enforcement practices. Delano Massey, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 Attendees can expect a mix of feature and short film screenings, panel discussions and social events around the Cultural District. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025 In a spirited panel discussion at Mip London, leading production executives shared insights on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming content creation while highlighting opportunities for independent producers to gain competitive advantages over traditional studios. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025 The answer lies in the extremist Hamas leadership, embodied by Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official, who earlier this month sat on a panel discussion at an Al-Jazeera forum in Qatar. Editorial, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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