panel discussion

noun

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: a formal discussion by a panel

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a panel discussion on capital punishment
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At a panel discussion in June at the Huntington Theatre in Boston, Marnik explained that her own change of heart about vaccination occurred only after many talks with kind, attentive friends and professors over four years of college. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 In addition to the installations and gallery presentations, ART KL will also host panel discussions and an auction, the results of which will go towards supporting The Lighthouse Children’s Welfare Home. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026 By featuring some of the same musicians in panel discussions and performances — in effect presenting a visceral cause-and-effect — Poston hopes attendees will gain a better perspective on Davis and his work. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 The pair participated in a panel discussion of the show Monday alongside executive producer Ben Spector, showrunner and EP Joshua Safran, and EP Jenna Bush Hager. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

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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 22 Aug. 2026.

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