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
PULL (verb) , PULLS, PULLED, PULLED To use a force on something to move it toward the source of the force Use this word together with a preposition or an adverb to show direction. PULL THE CABLE DOWN AND AWAY FROM THE BRACKET.
pump (verb) REMOVE (verb) OPEN THE VALVE. THEN, REMOVE THE OIL FROM THE TANK AN APPLICABLE PUMP. Open the valve and then pump oil from the tank.
MOVE (verb) WHEN THE VALVE IS OPEN, MOVE OIL FROM THE TANK TO THE CIRCUIT LINE WITH AN APPLICABLE PUMP. When the valve is open, pump oil from the tank to the circuit lines.
puncture (verb) HOLE (noun) MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT MAKE A HOLE IN THE BLADDER. Take care not to puncture the bladder.
purge (verb) REMOVE (verb) REMOVE UNWANTED MATERIAL FROM THE SYSTEM. Purge the system.
purify (verb) CLEAN (verb) CLEAN THE WATER. Purify the water.
PUSH (verb) , PUSHES, PUSHED, PUSHED 1. To apply a force to something to move it away from the source of the force PUSH THE INSERT DOWN UNTIL IT TOUCHES THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLE.
2. To move with a force against something Use this word together with a preposition or an adverb to show direction. THE SPRING UNIT PUSHES AGAINST THE BRAKE PEDAL.
PUT (verb) , PUTS, PUT No other verb forms. To cause something to move or to be in a specified position or condition PUT THE ADAPTER IN POSITION AGAINST ITS SUPPORT.
PUT THE LEVER BACK TO ITS INITIAL POSITION.

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