subpanel

/ˈsʌbˌpænəl/
noun
  1. A smaller or secondary panel that is part of a larger panel, especially in an electrical system or a control board.
    • The main breaker feeds power to the subpanel in the basement.
    • You may need a subpanel if you are adding a workshop to your house.
    • The electrician installed a subpanel in the garage to handle the extra circuits.
  2. A smaller group of people selected from a larger panel, such as in a survey, study, or discussion.
    • The survey company created a subpanel of users aged 18–24.
    • The research team divided the participants into a subpanel for the follow-up interview.
    • A subpanel of experts reviewed the data before the full committee met.
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