Command Terms Definitions

Flashcards of command terms and their definitions.

Define

Give the precise meaning and identify essential qualities of a word, phrase, concept, or physical quantity.

Describe

Provide characteristics, features, and qualities of a given concept, opinion, situation, event, process, effect, argument, narrative, text, experiment, other artefact in an accurate way.

Discuss

Present a clear, considered, and balanced argument or prose that identifies issues and shows the strengths and weaknesses of, or points for and against, one or more arguments, concepts, factors, hypotheses, narratives and/or opinions.

Explain

Give a detailed account of why and/or how with reference to causes, effects, continuity, change, reasons or mechanisms; make the relationships between things evident.

Interpret

Draw meaning from an argument, point of view, description or diagram, text, image or artwork and determine significance within context.

Compare

Recognise similarities and differences and the significance of these similarities and differences.

Evaluate

Ascertain the value or amount of; make a judgment using the information supplied, criteria and/or own knowledge and understanding to consider a logical argument and/or supporting evidence for and against different points, arguments, concepts, processes, opinions or other information

Construct

Make, build, create or put together by arranging ideas or items (e.g. an argument, artefact or solution); display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Investigate

Observe, study or carry out an examination in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Synthesise

Combine various elements to make a whole or an overall point.