Terminology

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Analyse
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.
analyse
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.
Analyze
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.
analyze
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.
Annotate
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
annotate
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
Apply
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.
apply
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.
Appraise
Evaluate, judge or consider text or a piece of work.
appraise
Evaluate, judge or consider text or a piece of work.
Argue
Challenge or debate an issue or idea with the purpose of persuading or committing someone else to a particular stance or action.
argue
Challenge or debate an issue or idea with the purpose of persuading or committing someone else to a particular stance or action.
Calculate
Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
calculate
Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.
Classify
Arrange or order by class or category.
classify
Arrange or order by class or category.
Comment
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
comment
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
Compare and contrast
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
compare and contrast
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Compare
Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
compare
Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
compatible
A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.
Compatible
A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.
compatibility
A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.
Compatibility
A state in which two things are able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict.
Construct
Develop information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
construct
Develop information in a diagrammatic or logical form.
context
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
Context
The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
Contrast
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
contrast
Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Decompose
Separate into simpler constituents.
decompose
Separate into simpler constituents.
decomposition
Separate into simpler constituents.
Decomposition
Separate into simpler constituents.
Deduce
Reach a conclusion from the information given.
deduce
Reach a conclusion from the information given.
Define
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
define
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Demonstrate
Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
demonstrate
Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.
Derive
Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.
derive
Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.
Describe
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
describe
Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.
Design
Produce a plan, simulation or model.
design
Produce a plan, simulation or model.
Determine
Obtain the only possible answer.
determine
Obtain the only possible answer.
Discuss
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
discuss
Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Distinguish
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
distinguish
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
Document
Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing) following one recognized referencing system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or bibliography.
Draw
Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.
draw
Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.
Estimate
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
estimate
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
Evaluate
Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
evaluate
Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
Examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
examine
Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
exception
anomalous or exceptional conditions requiring special processing – often changing the normal flow of program execution
exceptions
anomalous or exceptional conditions requiring special processing – often changing the normal flow of program execution
Exceptions
anomalous or exceptional conditions requiring special processing – often changing the normal flow of program execution
Exception
anomalous or exceptional conditions requiring special processing – often changing the normal flow of program execution
Exemplify
Represent with an example.
Explain
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
explain
Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Explore
Undertake a systematic process of discovery
explore
Undertake a systematic process of discovery
Formulate
Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).
formulate
Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).
Identify
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
identify
Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
increment
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
incrementing
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
Infer
Deduce reason from premises to a conclusion. Listen or read beyond what has been literally expressed.
integer
A natural number, a negative of a natural number, or zero.
Integer
A natural number, a negative of a natural number, or zero.
Interpret
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.
interpret
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.
Investigate
Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
investigate
Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Justifies
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
justifies
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Justify
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
justify
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Label
Add title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.
label
Add labels to a diagram.
Linting
is the process of running a program that will analyse code for potential errors.
linting
is the process of running a program that will analyse code for potential errors.
List
Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
list
Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.
Measure
Find the value for a quantity.
natural number
The number zero ( 0 ) and any number obtained by repeatedly adding one to it.
Natural number
The number zero ( 0 ) and any number obtained by repeatedly adding one to it.
negative number
A value less than zero ( 0 ) with a sign opposite to its positive counterpart.
Network
a group or system of interconnected people or things.
network
a group or system of interconnected people or things.
Networks
a group or system of interconnected people or things.
networks
a group or system of interconnected people or things.
normalisation
Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database. This includes creating tables and establishing relationships between those tables according to rules designed both to protect the data and to make the database more flexible by eliminating redundancy and inconsistent dependency.
normalization
Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database. This includes creating tables and establishing relationships between those tables according to rules designed both to protect the data and to make the database more flexible by eliminating redundancy and inconsistent dependency.
number
A unit of abstract mathematical system subject to the laws of arithmetic.
Number
A unit of abstract mathematical system subject to the laws of arithmetic.
Outline
Give a brief account.
outline
Give a brief account.
Predict
Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event.
predict
Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event.
Present
Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
present
Offer for display, observation, examination or consideration.
Prove
Use a sequence of logical steps to obtain the required result in a formal way.
Pseudocode
an informal high-level description of the operating principle of a computer program or other algorithm.
Recall
Remember or recognize from prior learning experiences.
Recognize
Identify through patterns or features.
Reflect
Think about deeply; consider.
Show
Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.
Sketch
Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.
sketch
Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features.
Solve
Obtain the answer(s) using appropriate methods.
State
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
State
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
state
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
study
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books
Study
Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books
Suggest
Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.
suggest
Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.
Summarize
Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
Synthesize
Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.
To what extent
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
to what extent
Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
Trace
Follow and record the action of an algorithm.
trace
Follow and record the action of an algorithm.
Use
Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.