Panel Meaning

/ˈpænəl/
C1

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nounA (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.

nounA (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc., A sunken compartment with raised margins, moulded or otherwise, as in ceilings, wainscotings, etc.

We understand that the Woody Panel retails for $80.
A panel of experts discussed the plan.
The instrument panel has a very ergonomic layout.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A flat ____ of wood was attached to the wall for decoration.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The expert ____ discussed the implications of the new climate report for global policy.

From Middle English panel (“piece of cloth, saddle pad, pane of glass, piece of ice, part, division, jury list, jury members”), from Anglo-Norman panel, panelle (“piece of cloth, saddle cushion”), from Vulgar Latin *pannellus, diminutive of Latin pannus (“cloth, rag, garment”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂n- (“fabric”). Cognate with Old English fana (“a piece of cloth, patch, banner, flag, vane”). Doublet of vane.

"A detailed review of the organisation by an independent panel was released last week, revealing a culture of misogyny and bullying." — 2025 April 5, John Simpson, “Police Federation under fire for backing ‘unsackable’ rogue cops”, in The Observer:
"To this end the sheriff returns his compulsive process , the writ of habeas corpora, or distringas , with the panel of jurors annexed, to the judge's officer in court." — 1765–1769, William Blackstone, Commentaries on the Laws of England, (please specify |book=I to IV), Oxford, Oxfordshire: […] Clarendon Press, →OCLC:
"[I]t remains only to examine the Relevancy of the two general exculpatory Defences pled for the Pannells." — 1737, “Information for His Majesty’s Advocate, and Mr. Hugh Forbes, Advocate, Procurator Fiscal of the High Court of Admiralty, against Thomas McAdam, and James Long, Pannels”, in Extract of the Proceedings before James Graham of Airth, Esq; Judge of the High Court of Admiralty in Scotland, in the Action at the Instance of Duncan Forbes, Esq; His Majesty’s Advocate, and Mr. Hugh Forbes, Advocate, Procurator Fiscal of the Said High Court, against Thomas McAdams Souldier, and James Long Corporal, in the Regiment of Foot Commanded by Colonel —— Hamilton. Laid before the House Pursuant to Their Lordship’s Order April 18, 1737, London: Printed by John Baskett, […], →OCLC, page 12:
"A panel and wanty, packsaddle and ped, with line to fetch litter, and halters for hed" — 1557 February 13 (Gregorian calendar), Thomas Tusser, A Hundreth Good Pointes of Husbandrie, London: […] Richard Tottel, →OCLC; republished London: […] Robert Triphook, […], and William Sancho, […], 1810, →OCLC:
"This panel of tests can also help in cases where leukemia or lymphoma suddenly takes a turn for the worse (crisis) by determining if a change in the type of cells is causing the problem." — 1997, Michael Brodin, Encyclopedia of Medical Tests, page 270:

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A flat ____ of wood was attached to the wall for decoration.
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The expert ____ discussed the implications of the new climate report for global policy.

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