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Barnes-testing terms
Definitions of the words most used in testing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conclusion | ending'wrapping up |
| contrast | tell how things are different; draw a distinction |
| decode | make out; break apart |
| defend | support; uphold |
| define | describe; characterize |
| demonstrate | show; make plain |
| Details | provide exact items; be specific |
| describe | tell about; explain |
| diagram | label the parts of the drawing; make a drawing, chart or plan |
| discuss | talk about; argue |
| draft | plan; rough copy |
| evaluabe | judge; consider |
| Examine | look at; inspect |
| example | give an instance; case |
| Explain | make clear; put in your own words |
| formulate | put together; create |
| identify | name; label |
| Infer | make a good guess; read between the lines |
| Justify | give good reason; defend |
| Interpret | explain the meaning; make clear |
| label | name; identify |
| list | record; name |
| observe | watch; notice |
| order | sort; organize |
| Organize | put in order; arrange |
| outline | give a rough idea; plan |
| passage | part; section |
| predict | guess; tell what will happen next |
| reflect | think about; wonder about |
| reproduce | copy; repeat |
| Result | give an answer; consequence |
| Restate | repeat; say again |
| Retell | repeat; say again |
| Review | look at; study |
| revise | change; alter |
| sequence | put in order; put in a series |
| analyze | break apart; study the pieces |
| assess | judge; consider |
| calculate | work out; compute |
| classify | put in order; sort |
| compare | tell how alike; judge against |
| complete | finish; end |
| Sort | group; classify |
| state | say; affirm |
| summarize | sum it up; give a short version |
| support | give the facts; back up with details |
| trace | outline; map out |
| visualize | imagine; think about |