A panel discussion is a situation in which a group of people are gathered together to discuss an issue, often to provide feedback on something, to brainstorm solutions to a problem or to discuss an issue of public concern in front of an audience.
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- An example of a panel discussion is a TV focus group where a group of viewers are assembled to give feedback to the producers on the show.
- An example of a panel discussion is when top scientists gather together to discuss global warming.
- An example of a panel discussion is when a group of local politicians hold an open discussion and invite the public to come with questions or concerns.