washback
The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a languageThe way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.
A large vessel used for fermentation in a distillery.
Origin
From wash + back. From wash + back. See back (“a large shallow vat”).From wash + back.
From wash + back. See back (“a large shallow vat”).
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Forms
plural: washbacks| Singular | washback |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedwashback effect
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable