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  WORD   MEANING Account for To explain why, by givi…

  WORD   MEANING Account for To explain why, by giving reasons. Analyse To separate into parts or elements and to describe or examine each in detail. Annotate To add notes or explanations/ labels to a sketch, map or drawing Argue To present reasons for or against Assess To estimate or judge Calculate To work out the value of something using a mathematical method Classify To divide into groups or types so that things with similar characteristics are in the same group. Comment To give your opinion or make a statement about something; to write generally about Compare and contrast Compare: To point out or show both similarities and differences Contrast: To stress the differences, dissimilarities, or unlikeness of things Define To give the precise meaning of …. Demonstrate To show or make clear, to illustrate and explain; [can give examples]. Describe To list the main characteristics of something, give an account of.  [Note: a diagram or map may be part of a description.] Design To make drawings, sketches or plans of something Determine To discover as a result of investigation Discuss To examine or to investigate by argument the various aspects of a statement. Distinguish To see or to understand the difference between one thing and another Draw To create a picture with lines Elaborate To write about something in depth, with much attention to the detail of the different parts making up the whole Estimate To make an approximate judgement or calculation Evaluate To make an appraisal or express an opinion concerning the value Examine To analyse and to discuss; to look at something carefully. Explain To make clear or plain or to make sure that the reader understands what is being said. Explore To comment on something in detail Flow chart A number of ideas which are linked together by means of a process Give To state or present the information Identify To give the essential characteristics of, to name. Justify To prove or give reasons for decisions or conclusions, using logical argument. Label To mark a diagram or sketch with simple information List To write an itemised series of concise statements; to present a list of names, facts, aspects or items. Match To find the exact counterpart of another Mind Map A diagram showing how different components of a system or topic relate to one another Name To state something; to list; to give; identify; mention. Opinion To provide a personal view or attitude Outline To give the main features or general principles of a subject. Predict To say what is expected to happen; to foretell; to say in advance.