Glossary M
Machine guards
Protective barriers or devices used to prevent injury while operating machinery.
Main idea identification
The process of determining the most important concepts or themes in a written passage.
Main ideas
The most important concepts or themes in a written passage.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Engaging in habits that promote physical and mental well-being.
Maintaining a positive attitude towards math
Approaching math problems with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
Maintenance and repair procedures
Steps taken to fix equipment or systems that are not functioning properly.
Maintenance procedures
Steps taken to keep equipment or systems in good working order.
Making connections
Creating associations between different pieces of information to aid in understanding.
Making connections between ideas
Identifying relationships between different concepts or pieces of information.
Making connections to prior knowledge
Relating new information to previously learned concepts.
Making inferences
Drawing conclusions based on evidence and prior knowledge.
Making predictions about what will come next in the text
Using context clues to anticipate what information will be presented next in a written passage.
Manage time effectively during the exam
The ability to use time efficiently and effectively during the ASVAB exam.
Manufacturing processes
Techniques for creating products through industrial production methods.
Margin of error
The amount of deviation from an expected result that is considered acceptable.
Mastering
The process of achieving complete understanding and proficiency in a subject or skill.
Mastering the ASVAB exam
Achieving complete understanding and proficiency in the content and format of the ASVAB exam.
Master text analysis
The ability to analyze and interpret written material.
Mastery
Complete understanding and proficiency in a subject or skill.
Material handling procedures
Guidelines for safely and efficiently handling materials.
Material handling techniques
Methods for moving and manipulating materials.
Material measurement and estimation
Techniques for measuring and estimating the properties of materials.
Material properties
Characteristics of materials that determine their behavior and performance.
Materials Build
The process of constructing or assembling materials to create a finished product.
Materials science
The study of the properties and behavior of materials.
Mathematical ability
The capacity to understand and work with mathematical concepts and principles.
Mathematical aptitude
Natural ability or talent for understanding and working with mathematical concepts and principles.
Mathematical expressions
Mathematical statements that use symbols and numbers to represent relationships between quantities.
Mathematical knowledge
Understanding of mathematical concepts and principles.
Mathematical modeling strategies
Techniques for creating mathematical models to represent real-world situations.
Mathematical operations
The basic mathematical processes of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Mathematical Reasoning
The process of using mathematical concepts and principles to solve problems and make decisions.
Mathematical Reasoning Ability
The capacity to use mathematical concepts and principles to solve problems and make decisions.
Mathematical Reasoning Aptitude
The ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts, important for the ASVAB.
Mathematical Terminology
Vocabulary and language used in mathematics, important for the ASVAB.
Mathematics
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, important for the ASVAB.
Mathematics knowledge
Understanding of mathematical concepts and principles, important for the ASVAB.
Math Problems
Difficulties or challenges that require the use of mathematical concepts and principles to solve.
Math Questions
Problems or exercises that require the use of mathematical concepts and principles to solve.
Math Skills
The ability to understand and work with mathematical concepts and principles.
Math Skills Improvement
The process of developing and enhancing mathematical skills through practice and study.
Meal planning/preparation ahead of time
Planning and preparing meals in advance to ensure proper nutrition and energy for the ASVAB.
Measurement
The process of determining the quantity or extent of something, important for the ASVAB.
Measurement conversions
The ability to convert between different units of measurement, important for the ASVAB.
Measurement techniques
Methods used to measure various quantities, important for the ASVAB.
Measuring devices
Tools used to measure various quantities, important for the ASVAB.
Mechanical aptitude
The ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts, important for the ASVAB.
Mechanical Comprehension
The ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts, important for the ASVAB.
Mechanical Comprehension Section
A section of the ASVAB that tests mechanical reasoning and understanding.
Mechanical engineering concepts
Principles and theories related to mechanical engineering, important for the ASVAB.
Mechanical reasoning
The ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts, important for the ASVAB.
Meditation
A practice that can help improve focus and reduce stress, important for the ASVAB.
Memorization
The act of committing information to memory, important for the ASVAB.
Memorization methods
Specific techniques used to aid in memorization, important for the ASVAB.
Memorization Skills
The ability to effectively memorize information, important for the ASVAB.
Memorization strategies
Plans or approaches used to aid in memorization, important for the ASVAB.
Memorization techniques
Various methods used to aid in memorization, important for the ASVAB.
Memory palace technique
A mnemonic device that uses visualization to aid in memory recall.
Memory recall skills
The ability to remember and recall information, important for the ASVAB.
Mental agility
The ability to think quickly and adapt to new situations, important for the ASVAB.
Mental and physical health
Maintaining good mental and physical health to perform well on the ASVAB.
Mental and physical readiness
Being prepared both mentally and physically for the ASVAB test.
Mental focus and concentration
The ability to maintain attention and concentration on a task or goal.
Mental health
The state of one’s emotional and psychological well-being.
Mental Math
The ability to perform mathematical calculations mentally.
Mental Math Proficiency
The level of skill and accuracy in performing mathematical calculations mentally.
Mental math skills
The ability to perform mathematical calculations mentally.
Mental Math Strategies
Techniques used to perform mathematical calculations mentally.
Mental Math Techniques
Strategies used to perform mathematical calculations mentally.
Mental preparation
The process of mentally preparing for a task or event.
Mental preparation routines
A set of actions or habits used to mentally prepare for a task or event.
Mental preparation strategies
Techniques used to mentally prepare for a task or event.
Mental preparation techniques
Strategies used to mentally prepare for a task or event.
Metacognition
The ability to think about one’s own thinking and learning processes.
Metal components and hardware
Parts made of metal used in various applications, such as construction or manufacturing.
Methods
Techniques or strategies used to achieve a goal or complete a task.
Military career opportunities
Various job opportunities available within the military.
Military entrance exam
A test taken by individuals seeking to join the military.
Military entrance processing station (MEPS)
A facility where individuals go to complete the necessary paperwork and testing for military service.
Military Entrance Score (AFQT)
A score used to determine an individual’s eligibility for military service.
Military exams
Tests taken by individuals seeking to join the military or advance in their military career.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
A specific job or career field within the military.
Military occupations requiring strong quantitative abilities
Jobs in the military that require strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Military Service
The branch of the armed forces that serves to protect a country’s national security.
Mind-body connection
The relationship between a person’s thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, and how they affect each other.
Mindfulness
The practice of being present and aware in the moment.
Mindfulness exercises
Activities to increase mindfulness and reduce stress.
Mindfulness practices
Techniques to increase awareness and focus.
Mindfulness practices to reduce stress and increase focus
Techniques to reduce stress and improve concentration.
Mindfulness techniques
Practices to increase awareness and focus.
Mind mapping
The process of creating a visual representation of ideas, concepts, and information.
Mind mapping techniques
A visual tool used to organize and connect ideas, concepts, and information.
Mindset
A person’s attitude or perspective towards a situation.
Mnemonic devices
Techniques that aid memory retention and recall.
Mnemonic Devices Usage
The use of memory aids to improve retention and recall.
Mnemonics
Memory aids that help with recall.
Mock tests
Practice tests that simulate the actual test experience.
Morphological awareness
The ability to recognize and use the structure of words.
Morphology
The study of the structure of words.
Motivation
The drive to achieve a goal or complete a task.
Motivation boosters
Actions or activities that increase motivation.
Motivation techniques
Strategies to increase motivation and engagement.
Multiple choice questions
Questions with several possible answers, only one of which is correct.
Multiplication
A mathematical operation that involves repeated addition.
Multitasking avoidance
Strategies to avoid multitasking and improve focus.
Multitasking pitfalls
The negative effects of attempting to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Mutual benefit
A situation where both parties benefit from an action or decision.