LOS Command Words
Glossary
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Analyze |
To study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of by analysis. |
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Appraise |
To judge and analyze the worth, significance, or status of. |
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Calculate |
To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes. |
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Characterize |
To describe the essential character or quality of. |
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Cite |
To quote by way of evidence, authority, or proof. |
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Classify |
To arrange in classes; to assign to a category. |
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Combine |
To bring into such close relationship as to obscure individual characteristics. |
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Compare |
To examine the character or qualities of for the purpose of discovering, primarily, resemblances. |
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Compute |
To determine, especially by mathematical means. |
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Contrast |
To compare in respect to differences. |
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Convert |
To change from one form or function to another. |
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Criticize |
To consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly; to find fault with. |
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Critique |
To offer a critical review or commentary; to criticize. |
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Demonstrate |
To prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence; to illustrate and explain, especially with examples. |
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Design |
To conceive or plan out in the mind. |
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Determine |
To come to a decision as the result of investigation or reasoning; to settle or decide by choice among alternatives or possibilities. |
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Diagram |
To represent by or put into the form of a diagram. |
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Differentiate |
To mark or show a difference in; to develop different characteristics in. |
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Discriminate |
To mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of; to distinguish by discerning or exposing differences. |
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Distinguish |
To perceive a difference in; to separate into kinds, classes, or categories. |
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Draft |
To draw up, compose, prepare, frame. |
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Estimate |
To judge the value, worth, or significance of. |
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Evaluate |
To determine or fix the value of; to determine the significance or worth of, usually by careful appraisal and study. |
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Explain |
To give the meaning or significance of; to provide an understanding of; to give the reason for or cause of. |
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Formulate |
To put into a systematized statement or expression; to prepare according to a formula. |
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Identify |
To establish the identity of; to show or prove the sameness of. |
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Illustrate |
To make clear, especially by giving examples or instances. |
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Infer |
To derive as a conclusion from factors or premises. |
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Judge |
To form an opinion about through careful weighing of evidence and testing of premises. |
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Justify |
To prove or show to be valid, sound, or conforming to fact or reason; to furnish grounds or evidence for. |
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List |
To enumerate. |
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Match |
To pair up or put in a set as possessing equal or harmonizing attributes. |
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Modify |
To make minor changes in order to give a new orientation to or to serve a new end. |
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Name |
To mention or identify by name. |
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Order |
To put in order; to arrange. |
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Outline |
To indicate the principal features or different parts of. |
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Predict |
To declare in advance; to foretell on the basis of observation, experience, or reason. |
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Prepare |
To put into written form; to draw up. |
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Rearrange |
To put back into proper order or into a correct or suitable sequence, relationship, or adjustment. |
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Recommend |
To bring forward as being fit or worthy; to indicate as being one’s choice for something or as otherwise having one’s approval or support. |
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Record |
To set down in writing; to make an answer. |
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Review |
To make a formal or official examination of the state of; to go over or examine critically or deliberately. |
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Revise |
To make a new, amended, improved, or up-to-date version of. |
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Select |
To choose from a number or group, usually by fitness, excellence, or other distinguishing feature. |
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Separate |
To set or keep apart; to make a distinction between; to sort. |
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Show |
To set forth in a statement, account, or description; to make evident or clear. |
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Solve |
To find a solution for a problem. |
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State |
To express in words. |
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Sub-divide |
To divide the parts into more parts. |
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Summarize |
To tell in or reduce to a summary. |
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Support |
To provide with verification, corroboration, or substantiation. |
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Write |
To put on paper; to record, state, or explain. |





