washback

English edit

Etymology 1 edit

wash +‎ back

Noun edit

washback (uncountable)

(linguistics) The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.

Derived terms edit

washback effect

Etymology 2 edit

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

Noun edit

washback (plural washbacks)

A large vessel used for fermentation in a distillery.

Anagrams edit

back wash, backwash

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