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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMEDIATELY (adverb) | ✔ | Without a gap of time or space | MAKE SURE THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT IMMEDIATELY GOES BACK TO ”OFF.” | |
| immerse (verb) | ✘ | SOAK (verb) | SOAK THE FILTER IN THE CLEANING SOLUTION FOR 4 HOURS. | Immerse the filter in the cleaning solution for 4 hours. |
| PUT FULLY INTO | PUT THE FILTER FULLY INTO THE SOLVENT. | Immerse the filter in solvent. | ||
| immobilize (verb) | ✘ | LOCK (verb) | LOCK THE PULLEY WITH THE RIGGING PIN. | Immobilize the pulley with the rigging pin. |
| PREVENT MOVEMENT | WHEN YOU REPAIR THE UNIT, PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE ASSEMBLIES. | Immobilize the assemblies when repairing the unit. | ||
| impact (noun) | ✘ | HIT (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT METAL OBJECTS DO NOT HIT THE MATING SURFACE. | Avoid impact between metal objects and the mating surface. |
| impact (verb) | ✘ | HIT (verb) | DO NOT LET THE VIBRATOR TOOL HIT THE SURFACE OF THE SEAL. | Do not allow the vibrator tool to impact the seal surface. |
| EFFECT (noun) | THESE REPAIRS HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINE. | These repairs impact engine performance. | ||
| impair (verb) | ✘ | DECREASE (verb) | THE LIFE OF THE UNIT WILL DECREASE IF YOU LET THE UNIT BECOME DIRTY. | The life of the unit is impaired if the unit is allowed to get dirty. |
| OPERATE INCORRECTLY | DAMAGE WILL CAUSE THE INSTRUMENT TO OPERATE INCORRECTLY. | Damage will impair operation of the instrument. |
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