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Marine Command Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| analyze | examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements and the relationship between them |
| assess | make an informed judgement |
| calculate | work out from given facts, figures, or information |
| comment | give an informed opinion |
| compare | identify/comment on similarities and/or differences |
| contrast | identify/comment on differences |
| consider | review and respond to given information |
| define | give precise meaning |
| demonstrate | show how or give an example |
| describe | state the points of a topic/give characteristics and main features |
| develop | take forward to a more advanced stage or build upon given information |
| discuss | write about issue(s) or topic(s) in depth in a structured way |
| evaluate | judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something |
| examine | investigate closely, in detail |
| explain | set out purposes or reasons/ make the relationships between things evident/ provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence |
| give | produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory |
| identify | name/select/recognize |
| justify | support a case with evidence/argument |
| outline | set out main points |
| predict | suggest what may happen based on available information |
| sketch | make a simple freehand drawing showing the key features, taking care over proportions |
| state | express in clear terms |
| suggest | apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals/ put forward considerations |
| summarize | select and present the main points, without detail |