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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PNEUMATICALLY (adverb) | ✔ | With pneumatic power | SOME VALVES IN THE SYSTEM OPERATE PNEUMATICALLY. | |
POINT (noun) | ✔ | 1. A sharp or tapered end | PUT THE POINT OF THE TOOL IN THE SLOT. | |
2. An accurate location | ON THE FLANGE, MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN POINTS “A” AND “B.” | |||
POINT (verb) , POINTS, POINTED, POINTED | ✔ | 1. To show the position or direction of | MAKE SURE THAT THE ARROW ON THE CHECK VALVE POINTS AWAY FROM THE GROUND SUPPLY DUCT. | |
2. To turn something in a specified direction | DO NOT POINT THE COMPRESSED AIR NOZZLE AT YOUR SKIN. | |||
POISONOUS (adjective) | ✔ | That contains poison | DO NOT SWALLOW LUBRICATING OIL. IT IS POISONOUS. | |
POLISH (verb) , POLISHES, POLISHED, POLISHED | ✔ | To make smooth or shiny | POLISH THE WINDOW PANE WITH A SOFT CLOTH. | |
poor (adjective) | ✘ | UNSATISFACTORY (adjective) | IF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE IS UNSATISFACTORY, EXAMINE CIRCUIT A . | If system performance is poor, examine circuit A. |
DEFECTIVE (adjective) | DEFECTIVE CONTACTS CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE UNIT. | Poor contacts can cause a failure of the unit. | ||
UNSERVICEABLE (adjective) | IF THE PART IS UNSERVICEABLE, REPLACE IT. | If the condition of the part is poor, replace it. |
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