analyze |
Identify the elements of a whole and critically examine and relate these component parts separately and/or in relation to the whole. |
appraise |
Judge as to quality; compare critically with established standards. |
ascertain |
Find out or learn with certainty. |
check |
To proof or review for errors. |
compare |
To examine characteristics to discover similarities or differences. |
consider |
To observe or think about with regard to taking some action. |
criticize |
To evaluate and judge merits or faults. |
develop |
Disclose, discover, perfect, or unfold a plan or idea, in detail, gradually. Implies study and/or experiment unless otherwise stated. When used as “to develop subordinates”, see train. |
evaluate |
Appraise, to determine value, condition, significance or worth. |
examine |
Investigate in order to determine progress, fitness or knowledge. |
forecast |
Predict future events based on specified assumptions. |
identify |
The act of proving identity. |
inspect |
Examine materials, equipment, reports, work, etc., to determine quality, suitability for use, etc. |
interpret |
Explain to others (orally or in writing) the meaning or significance of something. |
interview |
Obtain information through questioning. |
investigate |
Uncover facts by systematically finding them, conducting a search, and examining various sources. |
measure |
Control or regulate by a standard or in measured amounts. |
plan |
To design or plot a scheme or project by means or method devised for doing something to achieve an end. |
rate |
Estimate or determine the relative value, rank, or amount of an item. |
research |
Specific inquiry involving prolonged and critical investigation, having for its aim the study of new facts and their interpretation, the revision of accepted conclusions or theories that may be affected by newly discovered factors, or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions. Example: Technical research to develop new products for the company. |
resolve |
Deal with a problem, dilemma successfully. |
review |
Consider or examine facts or results for accuracy, completeness and suitability. |
solve |
Find a solution, answer, or explanation for a question or problem. |
study |
Apply thought to any subject of investigation in order to arrive at the most suitable conclusion. |
summarize |
To tell and reduce a story, idea. |
survey |
Examine a condition, situation or value. |
test |
Assign a value or evaluate an item by a given test. |
weigh |
Merit consideration as to importance. |
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