panel
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: panel
Exemplos
The technician had to remove the side panel of the computer to upgrade the hardware.
everydayThe technician had to remove the side panel of the computer to upgrade the hardware.
An independent panel of judges was appointed to oversee the investigation into the incident.
formalAn independent panel of judges was appointed to oversee the investigation into the incident.
I'm serving on a panel at the local community center to choose the best mural design.
informalI'm serving on a panel at the local community center to choose the best mural design.
The researchers collected data from a longitudinal panel of participants over a decade.
academicThe researchers collected data from a longitudinal panel of participants over a decade.
Our marketing panel recommended that we rebrand the product to appeal to a younger audience.
businessOur marketing panel recommended that we rebrand the product to appeal to a younger audience.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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)
Frequentemente confundido com
Penal (adjective) relates to punishment or the legal system, while panel (noun) relates to a group or a section of a surface.
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).
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'panel', originally meaning a piece of parchment or cloth used for a list of jurors.
Padrões gramaticais
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.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: panel
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