Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
show-your-workings
phrase
/ʃoʊ jɔːr ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that someone should provide the steps and reasoning behind their solution or answer.
Examples
- When solving math problems, teachers often encourage students to show their workings to earn partial credit.
- During the project presentation, she made sure to show her workings to clarify her thought process.
Meaning
To show one’s workings means to demonstrate how a conclusion or answer was reached by outlining the process and calculations involved.
Synonyms
- explain your reasoning
- provide your calculations
- detail your process
