(1) (control
PANEL) An array of dials, buttons and gauges for configuring hardware or software. The term may refer to a panel of physical dials and buttons or its software equivalent. See
control panel and
HMI.
(2) (flat
PANEL) In the TV manufacturing industry, a panel is a TV set, as all TVs today use flat panel technologies (LCD/LED, plasma or OLED). See
flat panel display.