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Design Tech
IB Terms
31
Engineering
12th Grade
02/10/2009

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Define
Definition
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity.
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Draw
Definition
Represent by means of pencil lines.
Term
Label
Definition
Add labels to a diagram.
Term
List
Definition
Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation.
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Measure
Definition
Find a value for a quantity.
Term
State
Definition
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
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Annotate
Definition
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
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Apply
Definition
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.
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Calculate
Definition
Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed
not to do so).
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Describe
Definition
Give a detailed account.
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Distinguish
Definition
Give the differences between two or more different items.
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Estimate
Definition
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
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Identify
Definition
Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.
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Outline
Definition
Give a brief account or summary.
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Analyse
Definition
Interpret data to reach conclusions.
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Comment
Definition
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
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Compare
Definition
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring
to both (all) of them throughout.
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Construct
Definition
Represent or develop in graphical form.
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Deduce
Definition
Reach a conclusion from the information given.
Term
Derive
Definition
Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship.
Term
Design
Definition
Produce a plan, simulation or model.
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Determine
Definition
Find the only possible answer.
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Discuss
Definition
Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the
relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.
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Evaluate
Definition
Assess the implications and limitations.
Term
Explain
Definition
Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.
Term
Predict
Definition
Give an expected result.
Term
Show
Definition
Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.
Term
Sketch
Definition
Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes but with
important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated.
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Solve
Definition
Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.
Term
Suggest
Definition
Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.
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