Analyse (HL) To study a problem in detail, by breaking it down into various parts and to examine possible relationships.

Apply (HL) To bring knowledge/skill into use or action, e. g Apply (HL) To bring knowledge/skill into use or action, e.g. to use it for a particular purpose.

Contrast To display the difference(s) between. To show similarities.

Compare (HL) To examine two or more things in order to discover their likeness and/or differences (similarities and/or dissimilarities).

Calculate To find out by way of performing a mathematical formula using numerical data.

Draft To write up a document, letter, an agenda for a meeting.

Define To state the precise meaning of Define To state the precise meaning of. To state the meaning of the term or concept.

Distinguish To point out the differences.

Describe To give an account of an event, institution, a person, a relationship.

Differentiate (HL) To distinguish between.

Discuss (HL) To explain or consider, giving a detailed and careful investigation. It may require detailing both sides of the argument.

Evaluate (HL) To find out or demonstrate the work, value, amount or significance of something. To assess or judge something.

Explain To make clear in a detailed manner.

Identify To show that you recognise something.

Interpret To give or explain the meaning of. To make clear.

Illustrate To make clear by means of examples, charts, diagrams, charts.

List To write down a number of names that have something in common.

Outline To give a short summary of the important features leaving out detail, e.g. giving the principals of the subject.

Recognise To identify something known before.

Understand To grasp something as distinct from other things, i. e Understand To grasp something as distinct from other things, i.e. to point out the difference(s).