noun / verb
panel
A group of people chosen to discuss or assess something.
A panel of experts reviews each proposal before awarding the grant.
Etymology
Panel came to name the document listing selected jurors. The word then transferred from the list to the selected group, and broadened to other appointed groups.
More examples
- The panel answers questions from the audience.
- Two panels of judges evaluate the contest entries.
- The city appoints a panel to recommend safety improvements.
Forms
panel · panels · paneled · paneling
panelist noun — A person serving on a selected panel.