Glossary of Verbs (mouse over to see definition)

• Define

  To state exactly the meaning of

• Identify

  To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource

• Explain

  To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it

• Compare

  To note the similarities and differences between two or more things

• Estimate

  To determine an approximate value for

• Calculate

  To find the value using mathematics

• Convert

  To change from one form or purpose to another

• Evaluate

  To reach a conclusion or make a judgement through careful study

• Interpret

  To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

Read more about the Taxonomy used in the FP-BoK