washback

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English

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Etymology 1

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From wash ‎ back.

Noun

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washback (uncountable)

  1. (linguistics) The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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From wash ‎ back. See back (“a large shallow vat”).

Noun

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washback (plural washbacks)

  1. A large vessel used for fermentation in a distillery.

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