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Definition of panel

panel

/ˈpæn.əl/
pan · el

Plural:panels
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Past Simple:paneled
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Past Participle:paneled
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Present Participle:paneling
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panel Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small group of people brought together to discuss, investigate, or decide on a particular matter, such as experts at a conference or an empaneled jury.

Example

"An independent panel of medical experts was convened to review the scientific evidence."


2

A flat or curved component, typically rectangular, that forms or is set into the surface of a door, wall, ceiling, or garment.

Example

"The carpenter carefully installed a beautiful oak panel in the library wall."


3

A flat board or console containing instruments, controls, and dials for operating a vehicle, machine, or complex system.

Example

"The pilot quickly scanned the instrument panel before initiating the descent."

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• verb

1

To cover, furnish, or decorate a wall or surface with flat rectangular pieces of wood, glass, or other material.

Example

"They decided to panel the basement walls with knotty pine to give it a rustic feel."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 14th century, originally meaning a piece of cloth, from Old French 'panel' (saddle cushion, piece of cloth), a diminutive of Vulgar Latin 'pannellus' from Latin 'pannus' (piece of cloth).

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