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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| program (noun) | ✘ | SEQUENCE (noun) | DISASSEMBLE THE ROTOR IN THIS SEQUENCE: | Disassemble the rotor according to the following program: |
| progress (noun) | ✘ | CONTINUE (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TEST CONTINUES SATISFACTORILY. | Monitor the progress of the test. |
| progress (verb) | ✘ | CONTINUE (verb) | YOU CAN CONTINUE THE TEST. | You can progress with the test. |
| progressive (adjective) | ✘ | GRADUALLY (adverb) | GRADUALLY TORQUE THE NUT. | Apply progressive torque to the nut. |
| progressively (adverb) | ✘ | GRADUALLY (adverb) | TORQUE THE BOLTS GRADUALLY. | Torque the bolts progressively. |
| prohibit (verb) | ✘ | PREVENT (verb) | PUT A WARNING NOTICE ON THE PANEL TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE CONTROLS. | Display a warning notice on the panel prohibiting the operation of the controls. |
| TELL (NOT TO) | TELL THE PERSONNEL NOT TO USE ASBESTOS PARTS. | Prohibit the use of asbestos parts. | ||
| prolonged (adjective) | ✘ | LONG (adjective) | OPERATION OF THE MOTOR FOR LONG PERIODS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO IT. | Prolonged motor operation can cause damage. |
| prompt (adjective) | ✘ | IMMEDIATELY (adverb) | IF YOU SWALLOW SOLVENT, DO NOT CAUSE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. | Prompt action is required if you swallow solvent. |
| propagation (noun) | ✘ | INCREASE (verb) | IF THE DIMENSION OF A CRACK INCREASES, THE PART CAN BREAK. | Crack propagation can cause the part to break. |
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