B2 adjective Neutral

panel

/ˈpæn.əl/

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

Ejemplos

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1

The technician had to remove the side panel of the computer to upgrade the hardware.

The technician had to remove the side panel of the computer to upgrade the hardware.

2

An independent panel of judges was appointed to oversee the investigation into the incident.

An independent panel of judges was appointed to oversee the investigation into the incident.

3

I'm serving on a panel at the local community center to choose the best mural design.

I'm serving on a panel at the local community center to choose the best mural design.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
panel
Verb
panel
Adjetivo
paneled
Relacionado
panelist
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Control Panel' on a machine—it is a specific section (the physical meaning) where a group of buttons (like a group of experts) controls the system.

Quiz rápido

The university invited a ____ of leading scientists to discuss the future of renewable energy.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: panel

Ejemplos

1

The technician had to remove the side panel of the computer to upgrade the hardware.

everyday

The technician had to remove the side panel of the computer to upgrade the hardware.

2

An independent panel of judges was appointed to oversee the investigation into the incident.

formal

An independent panel of judges was appointed to oversee the investigation into the incident.

3

I'm serving on a panel at the local community center to choose the best mural design.

informal

I'm serving on a panel at the local community center to choose the best mural design.

4

The researchers collected data from a longitudinal panel of participants over a decade.

academic

The researchers collected data from a longitudinal panel of participants over a decade.

5

Our marketing panel recommended that we rebrand the product to appeal to a younger audience.

business

Our marketing panel recommended that we rebrand the product to appeal to a younger audience.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
panel
Verb
panel
Adjetivo
paneled
Relacionado
panelist

Colocaciones comunes

panel of experts panel of experts
control panel control panel
solar panel solar panel
panel discussion panel discussion
advisory panel advisory panel

Frases Comunes

panel show

panel show (a broadcast game show with a panel of celebrities)

instrument panel

instrument panel (the dashboard of a vehicle or aircraft)

panel survey

panel survey (a study that questions the same group of people over time)

Se confunde a menudo con

panel vs penal

Penal (adjective) relates to punishment or the legal system, while panel (noun) relates to a group or a section of a surface.

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Notas de uso

The word is frequently used as an attributive noun (functioning like an adjective) in terms like 'panel discussion' or 'panel member'. In British English, the verb form is spelled with a double 'l' (panelled, panelling).

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling with 'penal' or 'pannel'. Note that in the context of experts, 'panel' usually implies a small, selected group rather than a large audience.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'Control Panel' on a machine—it is a specific section (the physical meaning) where a group of buttons (like a group of experts) controls the system.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'panel', originally meaning a piece of parchment or cloth used for a list of jurors.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun often used attributively (e.g., panel data) verb forms: paneled (US) / panelled (UK)
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Contexto cultural

Panel discussions are a standard feature of Western academic and business conferences to provide diverse expert perspectives on a single topic.

Quiz rápido

The university invited a ____ of leading scientists to discuss the future of renewable energy.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: panel

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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