Meaning of the word subpanel in English

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subpanel

US /ˈsʌbˌpæn.əl/
UK /ˈsʌb.pæn.əl/
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Noun

a secondary electrical panel that receives power from a main service panel and distributes it to a specific area or set of circuits

Example:
The electrician installed a subpanel in the garage to handle the new workshop tools.
Adding a subpanel can help distribute the electrical load more efficiently.