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WORD DEFINITION NOTES

Develop implies an expansion or (UK)
elaboration of an idea or
argument, with supporting
evidence.

Differentiate or requires a statement and brief (KC/UK)
Distinguish explanation of the differences
between or among items which
can be used to define the items
or place them into separate
categories.

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
relationships between the
parts.

Estimate implies a reasoned order of (UK)
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 (UK)
evidence and judgements
based on stated criteria.

Explain implies that a definition or a (KC/UK)
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 (KC)
feature or the determination
as from a graph.

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