Plain English Meaning
How deeply a student really knows something — from being able to parrot it back, to understanding it, to using it in practice, to combining it with other knowledge to solve new problems.
Full Definition
A classification used in aviation instruction to describe how deeply a student understands a given piece of knowledge or skill. The four standard levels, in increasing depth, are rote, understanding, application, and correlation. Rote is the ability to repeat information without grasping its meaning. Understanding is the ability to comprehend what has been learned. Application is the ability to use the knowledge or skill in a practical situation. Correlation is the ability to connect what has been learned with other knowledge or experience to handle new situations.
Context Anchor
Seen in instructor training, lesson planning, training objectives, and discussions of whether a student is ready to move on to the next task.