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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGITUDINALLY (adverb) | ✔ | LONGITUDINALLY. | ||
| LOOK (verb) , LOOKS, LOOKED, LOOKED | ✔ | To use your eyes to see or find | LOOK THROUGH THE INSPECTION WINDOW. | |
| LOOP (noun) | ✔ | A circular shape made in a flexible material | MAKE A LOOP OF WIRE AROUND THE UNIT. | |
| loop (verb) | ✘ | LOOP (noun) | MAKE A LOOP OF WIRE AROUND THE UNIT. | Loop the wire around the unit. |
| LOOSE (adjective) | ✔ | 1. On, in, but not attached | MAKE SURE THAT YOU REMOVE ALL TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND LOOSE OBJECTS FROM THE AIR INTAKE. | |
| 2. Not tight For other meanings, use: | DO A CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS. | |||
| TENSION (Technical noun) | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS TENSION IN THE CABLES. | Make sure that the cables are not loose. | ||
| LOOSELY (adverb) | ✔ | Not tightly | MAKE SURE THAT THE PARTS ARE LOOSELY ASSEMBLED. | |
| LOOSEN (verb) , LOOSENS, LOOSENED, LOOSENED | ✔ | To cause to be not tight | LOOSEN THE SCREWS THAT ATTACH THE CLAMP TO THE SUPPORT. | |
| lose (verb) | ✘ | DECREASE (verb) | THE EFFECT OF THE SOLVENT DECREASES QUICKLY. | The solvent loses its effectiveness quickly. |
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