Meaning & use
panelists
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“panelists” is a form of “panelist”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
People who are members of a panel, especially one that discusses or judges something in public.
Grammar: Plural noun; the singular is 'panelist'. Takes a plural verb: The panelists are ready.
Patterns
- the panelists discuss something
- a group of panelists
The panelists took turns answering questions from the audience.
All the panelists agreed that the policy needed revision.
The panelists were introduced one by one before the debate began.
Word forms
| singular | panelist |
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Common combinations
- a panel of panelists
- The event featured a panel of five panelists.
- the panelists agreed
- The panelists agreed on the main points.
- invite panelists
- We need to invite panelists for the discussion.
- panelists from different fields
- The panelists came from different fields of study.
Synonyms and how they differ
- speakers
- 'Speakers' is broader and can refer to anyone who speaks, while 'panelists' are specifically members of a panel.
- members
- 'Members' is more general; 'panelists' specifies that they are on a panel.
Word family
Commonly confused: panelists or panelist?
panelists vs panelist
'Panelist' is singular; 'panelists' is plural. Use 'panelists' with plural verbs.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'panelists' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Panelists' is plural, so it takes a plural verb: 'The panelists are seated on the stage.' The other options use singular verbs or articles that do not agree with the plural form.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “panelists”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.