selection panel

noun

UK /sɪˈlɛkʃən ˈpænəl/

US /sɪˈlɛkʃən ˈpænəl/

A group of people who choose the best person for a job or a prize.

The selection panel interviewed five candidates before choosing the new coach.

SYNONYMS

selection committee hiring committee review board appointment panel judging panel

RELATED WORDS

interview shortlist candidate evaluation recruitment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A group that judges entries in a competition and picks the winners.

The selection panel awarded first prize to the painting of a sunset.

3. A team that reviews applications and decides who moves to the next stage.

Only three applicants made it past the selection panel.

4. A committee formed to pick students for a special program.

The selection panel chose ten students for the science camp.