In which of the sentences given below, the word 'panel' is used in a different sense than the others ?

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Accepted Answer

Option 2 is the correct answer because it uses "panel" to refer to a physical object, specifically a flat piece of decorated wood. In this context, "panel" describes a tangible, rectangular section or component of something.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1:** "Judge H. Hobart Grooms told the jury panel he had heard the reports." Here, "panel" refers to a group of people selected to serve on a jury. It's a collective noun denoting a body of individuals.

*   **Option 3:** "The panel is laying the groundwork for an international treaty." In this sentence, "panel" refers to a group of experts or individuals assembled to discuss and work on a specific task, in this case, laying the groundwork for a treaty. It's a group of people with a specific purpose.

*   **Option 4:** "Through the many round tables, workshops and panel discussions, a consensus was reached." Here, "panel" refers to a group of people participating in a discussion, typically with an audience. It's a forum or setting for discussion involving a group of people.

Therefore, only Option 2 uses "panel" to describe a physical object, while the other options use it to describe a group of people or a forum for discussion. This difference in meaning makes Option 2 the correct answer.