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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| generate (verb) | ✘ | BE (verb) | THERE MUST BE NO ERRORS WHEN YOU OPEN THE FILE. | The file opening must not generate errors. |
| GIVE (verb) | IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP DOES NOT GIVE A PRESSURE OF 3000 psi, USE THE ELECTRIC PUMP. | If the hydraulic pump fails to generate a pressure of 3000 psi, use the electric pump. | ||
| SUPPLY (verb) | THE BATTERIES SUPPLY 28 V DC. | The batteries generate 28 V DC. | ||
| generous (adjective) | ✘ | LARGE (adjective) | A LARGE QUANTITY OF COMPOUND IS NECESSARY. | A generous amount of compound will be necessary. |
| THICK (adjective) | APPLY A THICK LAYER OF GREASE. | Apply a generous amount of grease. | ||
| generously (adverb) | ✘ | LARGE (adjective) | APPLY A LARGE QUANTITY OF SEALANT TO THE REPAIR PATCH. | Apply sealant generously to the repair patch. |
| THICK (adjective) | APPLY A THICK LAYER OF GREASE. | Apply grease generously. | ||
| gentle (adjective) | ✘ | CAREFULLY (adverb) | TURN THE POTENTIOMETER CAREFULLY. | Rotate the potentiometer with a gentle movement. |
| LIGHTLY (adverb) | TAP THE SURFACE LIGHTLY. | Give the surface a gentle tap. | ||
| gently (adverb) | ✘ | CAREFULLY (adverb) | CAREFULLY PULL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE OUT FROM THE RUBBER SEAL. | Gently pull out the electrical wire from the rubber seal. |
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