This is the STE dictionary table, a reproduction of the ASD-STE100 dictionary table for review.
| Word (Part of Speech) | STE | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE Example | Non-STE Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| force (verb) | ✘ | FORCE (Technical noun) | DO NOT USE FORCE TO PUSH THE COVER INTO POSITION. | Do not attempt to force the cover into position. |
| forecast (verb) | ✘ | POSSIBLE (adjective) | IF BAD WEATHER IS POSSIBLE, MOOR THE VESSEL SAFELY. | If unfavorable weather conditions are forecast, moor the vessel securely. |
| foreign (adjective) | ✘ | UNWANTED (adjective) | THIS COVER WILL KEEP DIRT, PARTICLES, OR OTHER UNWANTED MATERIAL OUT OF THE SYSTEM. | This cover will prevent dirt, particles, or other foreign material from entering the system. |
| foremost (adjective) | ✘ | FRONT (noun) | YOU CANNOT REMOVE THE HALF CLAMP THAT IS NEAREST TO THE FRONT. | The foremost half clamp is not removable. |
| form (noun) | ✘ | SHAPE (noun) | THE SEAL HAS THE SHAPE OF AN ELLIPSE. | The seal is in the form of an ellipse. |
| form (verb) | ✘ | BE (verb) | IF THERE IS CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL TANKS, REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY. | If contamination has formed in the fuel tanks, remove it immediately. |
| fortify (verb) | ✘ | STRONG (adjective) | CARBON-FIBER STRUTS MAKE THE FLOOR STRUCTURE STRONGER. | Carbon-fiber struts fortify the floor structure. |
| FORWARD (adjective) | ✔ | Nearer to the front | THE CONTROL UNIT IS INSTALLED IN THE FORWARD PART OF THE CARGO COMPARTMENT. | |
| FORWARD (adverb) | ✔ | In the direction of the front | MOVE THE LEVERS FORWARD. | |
| FORWARD OF (preposition) | ✔ | At a position nearer to the front | THE TENSION REGULATOR IS INSTALLED FORWARD OF THE PRESSURE BULKHEAD. |
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