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WORD DEFINITION NOTES

Construct requires either the use of a (UK)
specific format for the
representations, such as
graphs, using data or material
provided or drawn from
practical investigations, or the
building of models or the
drawing of scale diagrams.

Deduce implies the making of logical (UK)
connections between pieces of
information.

Define requires a formal (KC)
statement or an equivalent
paraphrase, such as the
defining equation with symbols
identified.

Demonstrate show; requires an algebraic (KC/UK)
deduction to prove a given
equation.

Derive implies a deduction, (UK)
determination, or extraction of
some relationship, formula or
result from data by a logical set
of steps.

Describe requires a statement in (KC)
words (using diagrams where
appropriate) of the main points
of the topic. This can also
imply the inclusion of reference
to (visual) observations
associated with particular
phenomena or experiments.
The amount of description
intended should be
interpreted from the context.

Design includes planning and (UK/XS)
presentation with appropriate
practical detail.

Determine implies that the quantity (UK)
concerned should not be
measured directly but
should be obtained by
calculation or derivation.

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