Cognitive Verbs Flashcards
Define analyse
break down or examine in order to identify the essential elements, features, components or structure.
determine the logic and reasonableness of information;
Define apply
use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or circumstance
carry out or use a procedure in a given or particular situation
Define apprasie
evaluate the worth, significance or status of something
judge or consider a text or piece of work
Define appreciate
recognise or make a judgment about the value or worth of something
understand fully
Define argue
give reasons for or against something
persuade, prove or try to prove by giving reasons
Define assess
measure, determine, evaluate, estimate or make a judgment about the value, quality, outcomes, results, size, significance, nature or extent of something
Define calculate
determine or find (e.g. a number, answer) by using mathematical processes
determine from given facts, figures or information
Define categorise
assign to a particular class or group
arrange by classes or categories
Define clarify
make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible
make clear
Define classify
arrange, distribute or order in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics
Define comment
express an opinion, observation or reaction in speech or writing
give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation
Define communicate
convey knowledge and/or understandings to others
make known
Define compare
display recognition of similarities and differences and recognise the significance of these similarities and differences
Define comprehend
understand the meaning or nature of; grasp mentally
Define conduct
direct in action or course
organise
carry out
Define consider
think deliberately or carefully about something
take something into account when making a judgment
Define construct
create or put together (e.g. an argument) by arranging ideas or items
Define contrast
display recognition of differences by deliberate juxtaposition of contrary elements
show how things are different or opposite
Define create
bring something into being or existence
Define critique
review (e.g. a theory, practice, performance) in a detailed, analytical and critical way
Define decide
reach a resolution as a result of consideration
make a choice from a number of alternatives
Define deduce
reach a conclusion that is necessarily true, provided a given set of assumptions is true
arrive at, reach or draw a logical conclusion from reasoning and the information given
Define ‘define’
give the meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity
state meaning and identify or describe qualities
Define demonstrate
prove or make clear by argument, reasoning or evidence, illustrating with practical example
show by example
Define derive
arrive at by reasoning
manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship
Define describe
give an account (written or spoken) of a situation, event, pattern or process, or of the characteristics or features of something
Define design
produce a plan, simulation, model or similar; plan, form or conceive in the mind
Define determine
establish, conclude or ascertain after consideration, observation, investigation or calculation
decide or come to a resolution
Define develop
elaborate, expand or enlarge in detail
add detail and fullness to something
Define devise
think out
plan
Define differentiate
identify the difference/s in or between two or more things
recognise or ascertain what makes something distinct from similar things
Define discriminate
note, observe or recognise a difference
make or constitute a distinction in or between
Define discuss
examine by argument
consider, taking into account different issues and ideas, points for and/or against, and supporting opinions or conclusions with evidence
Define distinguish
recognise as distinct or different
make clear a difference/s between two or more concepts or items
Define document
support (e.g. an assertion, claim, statement) with evidence (e.g. decisive information, written references, citations)
Define evaluate
make an appraisal by weighing up or assessing strengths, implications and limitations
make judgments about ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria
Define examine
inquire or search into
investigate, inspect or scrutinise
Define execute
apply a procedure to familiar task
Define experiment
try out or test new ideas or methods, especially in order to discover or prove something
Define explain
make an idea or situation plain or clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts
provide additional information
Define expore
look into both closely and broadly
inquire into or discuss something in detail
Define express
convey, show or communicate (e.g. a thought, opinion, feeling, emotion, idea or viewpoint)
Define extrapolate
infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information
extend the application of something (e.g. a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
Define generate
produce
bring into existence
Define hypothesis
formulate a supposition to account for known facts or observed occurrences
conjecture, theorise, speculate
Define identify
locate, recognise and name
establish or indicate who or what someone or something is
Define implement
put something into effect, e.g. a plan or proposal
Define infer
derive or conclude something from evidence and reasoning, rather than from explicit statements
Define interpret
use knowledge and understanding to recognise trends and draw conclusions from given information
make clear or explicit; elucidate or understand in a particular way
Define investigate
carry out an examination or formal inquiry in order to establish or obtain facts and reach new conclusions
search, inquire into, interpret and draw conclusions about data and information
Define judge
form an opinion or conclusion about
Define justify
give reasons or evidence to support an answer, response or conclusion
show or prove how an argument, statement or conclusion is right or reasonable
Define make decisions
select from available options
weigh up positives and negatives of each option and consider all the alternatives to arrive at a position
Define manipulate
adapt or change to suit one’s purpose
Define modify
change the form or qualities of
make partial or minor changes to something
Define organise
arrange, order
form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for harmonious or united action
Define predict
give an expected result of an upcoming action or event
suggest what may happen based on available information
Define propose
put forward (e.g. a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action
Define prove
use a sequence of steps to obtain the required result in a formal way
Define realise
create or make (e.g. a musical, artistic or dramatic work)
make real or concrete
Define recall
remember
present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
Define recongnise
identify or recall particular features of information from knowledge
identify that an item, characteristic or quality exists
Define reflect on
think about deeply and carefully
Define resolve
consolidate and communicate intent through a synthesis of ideas and application of media to express meaning
Define select
choose in preference to another or others
Define sequence
place in a continuous or connected series
Define sketch
execute a drawing or painting in simple form
giving essential features but not necessarily with detail or accuracy
Define solve
find an answer to, explanation for, or means of dealing with (e.g. a problem)
work out the answer or solution to (e.g. a mathematical problem
Define structure
give a pattern, organisation or arrangement to
construct or arrange according to a plan
Define summarise
give a brief statement of a general theme or major point
present ideas and information in fewer words and in sequence
Define symbolise
represent or identify by a symbol or symbols
Define synthesise
combine different parts or elements (e.g. information, ideas, components) into a whole, in order to create new understanding
Define test
take measures to check the quality, performance or reliability of something
Define understand
perceive what is meant by something
construct meaning from messages, including oral, written and graphic communication
Define use
operate or put into effect; apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice
