Panel meaning in English
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Definition
a panel (of journalists): a committee, a jury, a group (of journalists)
a panelist: a critic, a member of a panel
Examples
- "Emcee : Our first panelist is a professor of dromedary studies at the University of Giza."
- "Emcee : Our second panelist is a camel farmer from the peaceful village of Basra, Iraq."
- "Susie : I've set up a practice press conference with a panel of journalists to represent the media."
- "I'd like to commission a market research panel made-up of the general public."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event - our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event, our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "Now I'd like to introduce you to our panel of "journalists"."
- "Emcee : Our second panelist is a camel farmer from Basra, Iraq."
Exercise 1
It's time for a little dictation exercise!
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words used by Susie. Each blank should contain one word.
"I've set up a practice with a of journalists to represent the . They'll be asking you questions on a variety of ..."
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words used by Susie. Each blank should contain one word.
"I've set up a practice with a of journalists to represent the . They'll be asking you questions on a variety of ..."
It's time for a little dictation exercise!
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words used by Susie. Each blank should contain one word.
"I've set up a practice press 1 conference 2 with a panel 3 of journalists to represent the media 4. They'll be asking you questions on a variety of topics 5..."
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words used by Susie. Each blank should contain one word.
"I've set up a practice press 1 conference 2 with a panel 3 of journalists to represent the media 4. They'll be asking you questions on a variety of topics 5..."
1 press: "Press" is the best choice here, as part of the term "press conference". The term "the press" refers to the media: originally newspapers and magazines, but now also radio and television channels. Here, the term "press" is used as an adjective to describe the kind of conference which will be taking place. Example: 'Philip has press cuttings of his favourite actresses stuck to his bedroom wall.
2 conference: "Conference" is the correct answer, as part of the term "press conference". A "conference" is a meeting where people discuss a certain issue. Example: "I learnt a lot about environmentalism by attending a conference held by my local branch of the Green Party".
3 panel: "Panel" is the best choice here. In this context, a "panel" is a group of people assembled to lead a discussion, to judge a contest, to ask questions, etc. In this instance, the "panel" is made up of "journalists" or "reporters", who will report back to a newspaper. Example: "I've been invited to join a panel of experts to discuss climate change".
4 media: "Media" is the correct answer here. The term "media" describes the written press (newspapers, magazines), the radio, and television. Example: "The media are obsessed with the royal family". Note that this term is mostly treated as a plural in the UK (the media are present), whereas in the US it is singular (the media is present).
5 topics: "Topics" is the best choice here. The term "topic" refers to a subject of discussion or an item of interest. Example: "My new cat is the only topic I'm interested in discussing at the moment".
Exercise 2
"we do have one real journalist visiting us". Which of the following terms shares a similar meaning with "journalist"?
"we do have one real journalist visiting us". Which of the following terms shares a similar meaning with "journalist"?
The term "gazette" refers to a newspaper, and is most often found in the names of papers, such as "the Glasgow Gazette". This is not synonymous with the term "journalist".
"Reporter" is the best choice here. "Journalists" and "reporters" are sent to represent newspapers or television and radio stations. Their task is to gather information, and then write an article or broadcast concerning a certain event. Example: "The average IQ for a Daily Mail journalist is 28.6".
The term "panel" describes either a group of people assembled to discuss a certain issue, or a distinct section of a door, window, wall, etc. This is not synonymous with the term "journalist".
The term "diarist" describes someone who regularly writes in a diary, usually to record their personal thoughts. This is not synonymous with the term "journalist".
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