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panels

Pronunciation: [ˈpæn.əlz]

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Learn how to use panels in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “construction”

(noun) panels are flat pieces of material used in building things. They can be walls, roofs, or even parts of furniture. Think of the wooden boards that make up a door or the glass that makes a window.

Example

The carpenter installed new panels on the wall to make the room look nicer.

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The house looked empty because it didn't have any panels in the windows.

Example

How many panels do we need to build the new fence?

Context: “technology”

(noun) panels can also mean screens or displays that show information. For example, the control panel of a machine has buttons and displays that tell you what’s happening.

Example

The new car has a digital panel that shows the speed and fuel level.

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The old television has a broken panel, so we can't see the picture anymore.

Example

What information does the panel display while the machine is running?

Context: “discussion”

(noun) panels can refer to groups of people discussing a topic together. This usually happens at events where experts talk about their ideas and answer questions.

Example

The science fair had a panel of judges who asked questions to the students.

Example

There was no panel at the meeting, so no one knew how to discuss the issue.

Example

Who will be on the panel for the upcoming conference?

How to pronounce panels

Pronunciation: [ˈpæn.əlz]

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