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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL (noun) | ✔ | Something that prevents access or leaks | APPLY SEALANT TO THE FILLET SEALS. | |
| SEAL (verb) , SEALS, SEALED, SEALED | ✔ | To prevent access or leaks | SEAL THE OPENINGS WITH POLYETHYLENE. | |
| search (verb) | ✘ | EXAMINE (verb) | EXAMINE THE SURFACE FOR CRACKS. | Search the surface for cracks. |
| seat (verb) | ✘ | INSTALL (verb) | INSTALL THE O-RING IN ITS GROOVE ON THE PISTON. | Seat the O-ring in its groove on the piston. |
| AGAINST (preposition) | MAKE SURE THAT THE VALVE IS IN ITS CORRECT POSITION AGAINST THE FRAME. | Make sure that the valve is seated on the frame. | ||
| SECONDARY (adjective) | ✔ | Second in importance | THE SECONDARY FILTER REMOVES THE REMAINING CONTAMINATION. | |
| secure (adjective) | ✘ | TIGHT (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE BOLTS ARE TIGHT. | Make sure that the bolts are secure. |
| SAFE (adjective) | BEFORE YOU LIFT THE PLATFORM, MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE. | Make sure that the platform is secure before you lift it. | ||
| CORRECTLY (adverb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE BRACKETS ARE CORRECTLY ATTACHED. | Check the brackets for secure attachment. | ||
| secure (verb) | ✘ | ATTACH (verb) | REMOVE THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE UNIT. | Remove the bolts that secure the unit. |
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