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
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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