panel of judges
noun phraseUK /ˈpænəl əv ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
US /ˈpænəl əv ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
A panel of judges is a group of people who decide who wins a contest.
The panel of judges gave the singing prize to the girl with the red dress.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of judges who hear a court case together.
A panel of judges reviewed the appeal in the higher court.
3. A set of experts who review and rate submitted work.
The panel of judges read every science project before choosing a winner.
4. The officials who score a sports event such as gymnastics or diving.
The panel of judges held up their scorecards after the dive.