washback

noun — 2 senses

washback

noun

Etymology From wash + back.

1

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.

Derived terms
washback effect

washback

noun

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

1

A large vessel used for fermentation in a distillery.

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