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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| interconnect (verb) | ✘ | CONNECT (verb) | THE PIPES CONNECT SYSTEM A TO SYSTEM B. | The pipes interconnect system A and system B. |
| INTERFACE (noun) | ✔ | The connection between two systems or components | CLEAN THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE COMPUTER AND THE SENSOR. | |
| interfere (verb) | ✘ | HIT (verb) | IF YOU INSTALL THE UPPER DRAG STRUT WITH THE HEAD DOWN, IT WILL HIT THE LOWER DRAG STRUT DURING RETRACTION. | Placing the upper drag strut upside down makes it interfere with the lower drag strut. |
| CATCH (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE RODS CANNOT CATCH ON THE FLAPS. | Make sure the rods cannot interfere with the flaps. | ||
| TOUCH (verb) | IF THE BRACKET TOUCHES THE PLATE, REMOVE THE UNWANTED MATERIAL WITH A FILE. | Should the bracket interfere with the plate, remove surplus material with a file. | ||
| INTERFERENCE (Technical noun) | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE RADAR AND THE TACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION SYSTEM (TACAN). | Ensure that the radar does not interfere with the Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN). | ||
| interference (noun) | ✘ | HIT (verb) | IF YOU INSTALL THE UPPER DRAG STRUT WITH THE HEAD DOWN, IT WILL HIT THE LOWER DRAG STRUT DURING RETRACTION. | Placing the upper drag strut upside down causes interference with the lower drag strut. |
| CATCH (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE RODS CANNOT CATCH ON THE FLAPS. | Make sure that there is no interference between the rods and the flaps. | ||
| TOUCH (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE LOCKING WIRE DOES NOT TOUCH THE LEVER. | Ensure that there is no interference between the locking wire and the lever. | ||
| This word can be a technical noun or part of a technical noun. | MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR INTERFERENCE IN THE 400 Hz BAND. |
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