This glossary contains words from the text "Mistakes and feedback." You can use this glossary to easily find the meaning for words that might be unfamiliar to you.
Achievement
noun
A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.
Example: To reach this stage is a great achievement.
en: əˈʧiːvmənt
Approval
noun
The action of approving something.
Example: The road plans have been given approval.
en: əˈpruːvəl
Assessment
noun
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example: The assessment of educational needs.
en: əˈsɛsmənt
Assignment
noun
A task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study.
Example: A homework assignment.
en: əˈsaɪnmənt
Assumption
noun
A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Example: They made certain assumptions about the market.
en: əˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n
Attempt
verb
Make an effort to achieve or complete (something, typically a difficult task or action).
Example: She attempted a comeback in 1989.
en: əˈtɛmpt
Award
verb
Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone).
Example: He was awarded the Purple Heart.
en: əˈwɔːdɪŋ
Awkward
adjective
Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with.
Example: Some awkward questions.
en: ˈɔːkwəd
Cohesion
noun
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example: The work at present lacks cohesion.
en: kəʊˈhiːʒən
Confidence
noun
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
Example: We had every confidence in the staff.
en: ˈkɒnfɪdəns
Development
noun
The process of developing or being developed.
Example: She traces the development of the novel.
en: dɪˈvɛləpmənt
Disapproval
noun
Possession or expression of an unfavorable opinion.
Example: Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice.
en: dɪsəˈpruːvəl
Draft
noun
A preliminary version of a piece of writing.
Example: The first draft of the party's manifesto.
en: drɑːft
Encounter
verb
Unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile).
Example: We have encountered one small problem.
en: ɪnˈkaʊntə
Engage
verb
Occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
Example: He plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton's attention.
en: ɪnˈgeɪʤ
Exchange
verb
Give something and receive something of the same kind in return.
Example: We exchanged addresses.
en: ɪksˈʧeɪnʤ
Intonation
noun
The rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Example: She spoke English with a German intonation.
en: ˌɪntəʊˈneɪʃən
Judgement
noun
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example: An error of judgment.
en: ˈʤʌʤmənt
Measure
verb
Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size.
Example: The amount of water collected is measured in pints.
en: ˈmɛʒə
Methodologist
noun
A student of methodology.
Example: John is a methodologist.
en: ˌmɛθəˈdɒləʤɪst
Performance
noun
An act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
Example: Don Giovanni had its first performance in 1787
en: pəˈfɔːməns
Procedure
noun
An established or official way of doing something.