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 |
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operational (adjective) | ✘ | SERVICEABLE (adjective) | MAKE SURE THAT THE OTHER MICROSWITCH IS SERVICEABLE. | Check that the other microswitch is operational. |
OPERATE (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND-PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM CAN OPERATE. | Check that the ground-proximity warning system is operational. | ||
This word can be part of a technical noun. | DO AN OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE UNIT. | |||
opportunity (noun) | ✘ | If it is possible, be accurate. | REPLACE THE UNIT AT THE NEXT CHECK. | Replace the unit at the first opportunity. |
OPPOSITE (adjective) | ✔ | 1. | OPERATES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. | |
2. Across from | THE BOLTS ARE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE FLANGE. | |||
OPPOSITE (preposition) | ✔ | Across from | THE UNIT IS IN THE WHEEL BAY OPPOSITE THE LANDING GEAR. | |
option (noun) | ✘ | ALTERNATIVE (noun) | FOR THIS TASK, YOU HAVE THESE ALTERNATIVES: | For this task, you have these options: |
POSSIBLE (adjective) | IF IT IS POSSIBLE, DO THE INSPECTION IN DAYLIGHT. | If you have the option, do the inspection in daylight. | ||
CAN (verb) | IF YOU CAN, DO THE INSPECTION IN DAYLIGHT. | If you have the option, do the inspection in daylight. |
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