Definitions
01surface section
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a flat, usually rectangular part of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or fence.
n. a distinct, usually rectangular section of a larger surface, often recessed or raised from the surrounding area.
日本語:パネル※
“The carpenter replaced the broken wooden panel in the front door.”
“The interior designer suggested using decorative fabric panels to soften the acoustics of the high-ceilinged dining room.”
02group of experts
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a small group of people chosen to discuss a topic, judge a competition, or give advice.
n. a body of individuals selected to provide expert testimony, conduct a public discussion, or adjudicate a competition.
“A panel of experts will answer questions about climate change tonight.”
“The selection panel interviewed several highly qualified candidates before deciding on a new director for the research institute.”
03control interface
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a board or screen that contains switches, buttons, or controls for a machine or computer.
n. a physical or virtual interface containing instruments, controls, or widgets for operating a system.
“You can change your password in the user control panel.”
“The pilot monitored the instrument panel closely as the aircraft entered a thick layer of cloud.”
04comic book frame
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. one of the individual drawings that make up a page in a comic book.
n. an individual frame or single drawing within a multi-frame sequence of a comic strip or graphic novel.
“The artist spent hours drawing the details in just one panel of the comic.”
“The graphic novelist used a wide, borderless panel to emphasize the vastness of the desert landscape.”
05legal jury
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal
n. the group of people chosen to act as a jury in a court of law.
n. the collective group of individuals summoned for jury service or the specific group empanelled for a trial.
“The members of the jury panel were asked to remain impartial.”
“The defence attorney challenged several potential jurors during the selection of the panel to ensure a fair trial for his client.”
Synonyms
06medical test battery
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. a set of medical tests done together to check a person's health.
n. a predetermined set of medical laboratory tests or assays performed as a single diagnostic battery.
“The doctor ordered a full blood panel to check for any deficiencies.”
“A comprehensive metabolic panel provides essential information about the patient's kidney and liver function as well as electrolyte balance.”
07to cover with sections
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to cover a wall or ceiling with flat sections of wood or other material.
v. to decorate or finish a surface by fitting it with panels. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“They decided to panel the library in dark oak to give it a classic look.”
“The grand ballroom was elegantly panelled in walnut, reflecting the architectural style of the late nineteenth century.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “panel” in context.
Verb
01. address the panel
“Each candidate had five minutes to address the panel before the final vote.”
verb + noun
02. assemble a panel
“The university decided to assemble a panel of experts to review the new curriculum.”
verb + noun
03. sit on a panel
“She was invited to sit on a panel discussing the future of renewable energy.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. independent panel
“An independent panel was appointed to investigate the cause of the accident.”
adj + noun
05. solar panel
“Installing a solar panel on the roof can significantly reduce your electricity bill.”
adj + noun
06. wooden panel
“The library walls were decorated with dark wooden panels from the Victorian era.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. control panel
“The technician checked the control panel to see why the alarm was ringing.”
noun + noun
08. panel of judges
“The panel of judges spent hours debating which singer should win the competition.”
noun + of + noun
09. panel of experts
Real-World Examples
“Solar panels charge the battery only while the sun is up, and on the moon, sunrise is not a daily event.” “But the panel had been damaged by woodworm, and the area eaten away was the bottom edge of the work – the very area where Peeters usually signed her pieces.” Etymology
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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