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WORD DEFINITION NOTES

Differentiate or Distinguish requires a statement and brief KC
(between or among) explanation of the differences
between or among items.

Discuss requires a critical account of UK
the points involved in the topic.

Draw requires a line representation KC/UK
of the item, showing accurate
relationship between the parts.

Estimate implies a reasoned order of
magnitude statement or
calculation of the quantity
concerned, using such
simplifying assumptions as may
be necessary about points of
principle and about the values
of quantities not otherwise
included.

Evaluate requires the weighing of The use of logical supporting
evidence and judgements reasons for a particular point is
based on stated criteria. more important than view
held; usually both sides of an
argument should be
considered; UK

Explain implies that a definition or a KC
description should be given,
together with some relevant
comment on the significance or
context of the term or situation
concerned. The amount of
supplementary comment
intended should be interpreted
from the context.

Find requires the location of a UK
feature or the determination as
from a graph.

Formulate implies the articulation of a UK
hypothesis.

Identify requires the naming of specific
components or features.
Implies a clear demonstration,
using appropriate examples or

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