Quiz Bowl Terms

Front

What term describes the process of recognizing and naming someone or something?

Back

Identify

Front

What is the term for drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, rather than explicit statements?

Back

Infer

Front

What do we call the act of forecasting future events based on current evidence or trends?

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Predict

Front

Which verb means to inspect or scrutinize something in detail?

Back

Examine

Front

What term describes the act of putting something into operation or use?

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Apply

Front

What is the term for making a choice from available options?

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Decide

Front

Which verb means to explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures?

Back

Illustrate

Front

What do we call the act of giving a brief statement of the main points of something?

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Summarize

Front

Which term refers to identifying differences between two or more subjects?

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Contrast

Front

What is the term for noting the similarities and/or differences between two or more subjects?

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Compare