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Command Terms Flashcards

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1
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Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, or physical quantity.

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Define

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Represent by means of pencil lines.

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Draw

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3
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Add labels to a diagram.

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Label

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4
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Give a sequence of names or other brief answer with no explanation.

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List

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5
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Find a value for a quantity.

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Measure

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Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

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State

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Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

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Annotate

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Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.

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Apply

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9
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Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stage in the working.

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Calculation

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Give a detailed account.

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Describe

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Give the difference between two or more different items.

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Distinguish

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12
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Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

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Estimate

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13
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Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.

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Identify

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14
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Give a brief account or summary.

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Outline

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15
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Interpret data to reach a conclusion.

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Analyse

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Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

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Comment

17
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Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

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Compare

18
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Represent or develop in graphical form.

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Construct

19
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Reach a conclusion from the information given.

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Deduce

20
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Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.

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Derive

21
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Produce a plan, simulation or model.

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Design

22
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Find the only possible answer.

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Determine

23
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Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.

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Discuss

24
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Assess the implication and limitations.

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Evaluate

25
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Give a detailed account of causes, reasons, or mechanisms.

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Explain

26
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Give an expected result.

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Predict

27
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Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

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Show

28
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Represent by means of graph showing a line and labeled but unscaled axes but with important features (intercepts, for example).

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Sketch

29
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Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.

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Solve

30
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Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.

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Suggest

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