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Panel

noun

1.

Sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something.

2.

A committee appointed to judge a competition. Synonym: jury.

3.

(law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen). Synonym: venire.

4.

A group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc.

5.

A soft pad placed under a saddle.

6.

A piece of cloth that is generally triangular or tapering; used in making garments or umbrellas or sails. Synonym: gore.

7.

(computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with 'okay' or 'cancel'. Synonym: dialog box.

8.

Electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices. Synonyms: board, control board, control panel, instrument panel. "Suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"

verb

(past & past part. paneled or panelled; pres. part. paneling or panelling)

1.

Decorate with panels.

2.

Select from a list. Synonyms: empanel, impanel.

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