A panel is a flat piece of material that forms part of a wall, door, or other surface. It can also mean a group of people chosen to discuss something, judge a contest, or make decisions.
From Old French 'panel', a diminutive of 'pan' meaning 'piece' or 'section'. It first meant a small piece of cloth or a section, then expanded to sections of wood, metal, and even groups of people.
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