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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATERIAL (noun) | ✔ | A substance from which an item is made, or an item that is necessary to do a task. | BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE SEAL, REMOVE THE UNWANTED MATERIAL. | |
| YOU CAN USE EQUIVALENT ALTERNATIVES FOR THESE MATERIALS. | ||||
| MATING (adjective) | ✔ | Made to touch | APPLY GREASE ON THE MATING SURFACES OF THE STARTER GENERATOR. | |
| MATT (or MATTE) (adj) | ✔ | Not glossy | APPLY MATT PAINT ON THE PANEL. | |
| matter (noun) | ✘ | MATERIAL (noun) | REMOVE THE GLOSSY MATERIAL FROM THE SURFACE OF THE BLADE. | Remove the glossy matter from the surface of the blade. |
| MAXIMUM (adjective) | ✔ | Related to the largest dimension, quantity, number, or value | THE MAXIMUM VALUE THAT THE VOLTMETER SHOWS IS 199.9 V. | |
| MAXIMUM (noun) | ✔ | The largest dimension, quantity, number, or value | MOVE THE LEVER A MAXIMUM OF 45 DEG. | |
| may (verb) | ✘ | CAN (verb) | IF YOU USE INCORRECT EQUIPMENT, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VANES. | The vanes may be damaged by using incorrect equipment. |
| POSSIBLY (adverb) | IF YOU CANNOT ENGAGE THE ROD AND THE PISTON, THE LENGTH OF THE NEW ROD IS POSSIBLY INCORRECT. | If you cannot engage the rod and the piston, the length of the new rod may be incorrect. | ||
| MEASURE (verb) , MEASURES, MEASURED, MEASURED | ✔ | To find the dimensions, capacity, or quantity of something | MEASURE THE LOAD. |
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