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Action Words in Mathematics
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Mathematics
11th Grade
06/12/2008

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Term
calculate
Definition
find the answer following the order of operations
Term
determine
Definition
select, make a decision
Term
approximate
Definition
a rough estimate, close to the actual answer
Term
describe
Definition
tell about, explain
Term
prove
Definition

verify the correctness of

prove the validity

Term
compare
Definition

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examine to note similarities and differences

 

Term
verify
Definition
prove the correctness of
Term
simplify
Definition

make the problem easier to work

perform the calculations necessary to arrive at a final answer

Term
evaluate
Definition
determine the numerical value of
Term
generate
Definition

produce

create

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estimate
Definition

a close calculation

 

Term
represent
Definition

express

stand for

denote

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disprove
Definition

prove to be false

show to be wrong

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contrast
Definition
compare in order to show differences
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support
Definition

give a foundation for

give facts to prove

Term
model
Definition

represent

imitate

replay

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