Dictionary Terms

This is the STE dictionary table, a reproduction of the ASD-STE100 dictionary table for review.

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Word (Part of Speech) STE Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES STE Example Non-STE Example
MECHANICAL (adjective) Related to or operated with a mechanism THE STANDBY SYSTEM IS MECHANICAL.
MECHANICALLY (adverb) In a mechanical manner OPERATE THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER MECHANICALLY.
MECHANISM (noun) An assembly of mechanical parts that are made to operate together USE WHITE SPIRIT TO CLEAN A HINGE MECHANISM THAT HAS A GREASE NIPPLE.
MEDICAL (adjective) Related to medicine IF YOU GET HYDRAULIC FLUID IN YOUR EYES, FLUSH THEM WITH WATER AND GET MEDICAL AID.
medium (adjective) MODERATE (adjective) APPLY MODERATE PRESSURE. A medium amount of pressure must be applied.
meet (verb) ENGAGE (verb) PUSH THE PIN IN UNTIL IT ENGAGES IN THE RETAINING CLIP. Push the pin in until it meets with the retaining clip.
TOUCH (verb) THE ROD MUST TOUCH THE CENTER OF THE STRIP. The rod should meet the center of the strip.
MELT (verb) , MELTS, MELTED, MELTED To change or to cause something to change from solid to liquid because of heat THE FUSIBLE PLUGS MUST MELT IN 20 SECONDS OR LESS.
DO NOT USE A FLAME TO MELT THE ICE.
mention (verb) GIVE (verb) THE REPAIR LIMITS ARE NOT GIVEN BECAUSE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT IS NECESSARY. The repair limits are not mentioned as special equipment is required.

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