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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| backup (noun) | ✘ | AUXILIARY (adjective) | USE AUXILIARY SCREWS TO ASSEMBLE THE UNIT TEMPORARILY. | Use some screws as a backup to assemble the unit temporarily. |
| backward (adverb) | ✘ | REARWARD (adverb) | MOVE THE LEVER REARWARD. | Move the lever backward. |
| BAD (adjective) (WORSE, WORST) | ✔ | Not satisfactory Do not use this word if more accurate and clear words are available. | REFER TO CHAPTER 6 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO PARK IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. | |
| badly (adverb) | ✘ | INCORRECTLY (adverb) | IF THE SLEEVE IS INCORRECTLY ATTACHED, ADJUST IT. | If the sleeve is badly attached, adjust it. |
| UNSATISFACTORILY (adverb) | DISCARD ALL SEALS WHICH ARE UNSATISFACTORILY BONDED. | Discard all seals which are badly bonded. | ||
| DECREASE (verb) | FUEL LEAKS CAN DECREASE ENGINE PERFORMANCE. | A fuel leak can cause the engine to operate badly. | ||
| BALANCE (verb) , BALANCES, BALANCED, BALANCED | ✔ | To make equal | BALANCE THE ELECTRICAL LOADS ON EACH GENERATOR. | |
| bank (verb) | ✘ | BANK (Technical noun) | THE V-BARS GIVE THE INDICATION FOR A BANK. | The V-BARS indicate the command to bank. |
| BARE (adjective) | ✔ | Without a surface layer or protection | BARE METAL SURFACES ARE USUALLY SATISFACTORY FOR AN ELECTRICAL BOND. | |
| bared (adjective) | ✘ | BARE (adjective) | GIVE TEMPORARY PROTECTION TO AREAS OF BARE METAL. | Give temporary protection to areas of bared metal. |
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