Set 8
overview
briefing
update
finding
evidence
source
data
estimate
trend
sample
Set 8
71. overview
Meaning: A short, general explanation of the main points.
When we use it: Use it when giving the big picture before giving details.
How we use it: give an overview / brief overview / overview of
Example:
The teacher gave an overview of the lesson before starting the activity.
72. briefing
Meaning: A short meeting or explanation that gives important information.
When we use it: Use it when someone needs key information before a task, meeting, or event.
How we use it: morning briefing / team briefing / briefing on
Example:
The manager gave a short briefing before the meeting.
73. update
Meaning: New information about a situation or progress.
When we use it: Use it when sharing what has changed or what is happening now.
How we use it: give an update / quick update / update on
Example:
Can you give me an update on the project?
74. finding
Meaning: A result or discovery from research, review, or investigation.
When we use it: Use it when explaining what was discovered after studying information.
How we use it: main finding / research finding / findings show
Example:
The main finding was that students needed more reading practice.
75. evidence
Meaning: Information, facts, or details that support an idea or claim.
When we use it: Use it when showing why something is true or reasonable.
How we use it: provide evidence / strong evidence / evidence of
Example:
The report provided evidence of improvement.
76. source
Meaning: The place, person, or material where information comes from.
When we use it: Use it when explaining where facts, details, or ideas were found.
How we use it: reliable source / original source / source of information
Example:
Make sure the information comes from a reliable source.
77. data
Meaning: Facts, numbers, or information collected for study or review.
When we use it: Use it when talking about information used to understand a situation or make a decision.
How we use it: collect data / review data / data shows
Example:
The data shows that more students completed the lesson.
78. estimate
Meaning: An approximate number, amount, time, or guess based on available information.
When we use it: Use it when the exact amount is not known, but a reasonable guess is needed.
How we use it: rough estimate / estimate the cost / estimate how long
Example:
The repair company gave us a rough estimate.
79. trend
Meaning: A general direction or pattern of change over time.
When we use it: Use it when something increases, decreases, or changes in a noticeable way.
How we use it: current trend / upward trend / trend in
Example:
There is a growing trend toward shorter online lessons.
80. sample
Meaning: A small part used to show what the whole thing may be like.
When we use it: Use it when giving or studying a smaller example of a larger group or item.
How we use it: writing sample / sample size / sample of
Example:
The student submitted a writing sample before the course started.
