panel
word
Definition
A panel can be a flat piece that forms part of a surface, a board with controls or information on it, or a small group of people chosen to discuss or judge something.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'control panel', 'solar panel', and 'discussion panel'. In events and media, a 'panel' usually means a group of speakers; in technical contexts, it often means a physical surface or board. Do not confuse it with 'board', which is broader.
Example Sentences
The washing machine's front panel is loose again.
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Press this button on the panel to start the machine.
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The door has a glass panel in the middle.
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A panel of judges will choose the winner.
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I stayed after the conference for the climate panel.
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She's speaking on a startup panel next week.
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