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
propagation (noun) If it is possible, give the dimensions or limits. IF THE DEPTH OF A CRACK IS MORE THAN 0.2 mm, REJECT THE PART. Crack propagation can cause the rejection of the part.
IF A CRACK IS LARGER THAN 0.2 mm, REJECT THE PART. Crack propagation can cause the rejection of the part.
proper (adjective) CORRECT (adjective) DO A CHECK FOR THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE UNIT. Check the unit for proper operation.
properly (adverb) CORRECTLY (adverb) CLOSE THE DOORS CORRECTLY. Close the doors properly.
PROPERTY (noun) A characteristic or attribute of an object THE MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF THIS METAL DECREASE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
PROPORTION (noun) The ratio of something to something else For other meanings, use: ALWAYS MIX CLEANING AGENTS WITH COLD WATER IN THE CORRECT PROPORTIONS.
RELATION (noun) THE TEMPERATURE DECREASES IN RELATION TO THE ALTITUDE. The temperature decreases in proportion to the altitude.
proportional (adjective) RELATION (noun) THE CENTER OF GRAVITY MOVES IN RELATION TO THE LOADS ON THE WINGS. Movement of the center of gravity is proportional to the loads on the wings.
PROPORTION (noun) MIX THE PIGMENT AND SOLVENT IN THE CORRECT PROPORTIONS. Mix the correct quantity of pigment proportional to the quantity of solvent.
proportionally (adverb) RELATION (noun) THE CABLE TENSION CHANGES IN RELATION TO THE TEMPERATURE. The cable tension changes proportionally with temperature.

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