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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USUALLY (adverb) | ✔ | In a usual manner | USUALLY, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOWS INTO THE VALVE THROUGH PORT A. | |
| utilization (noun) | ✘ | USE (verb) | READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT TELL YOU HOW TO USE THE OXYGEN MASK. | Read the oxygen mask instructions for its utilization. |
| utilize (verb) | ✘ | USE (verb) | THE SOFTWARE USES CACHING TECHNIQUES TO DECREASE DATA RETRIEVAL TIMES. | The software utilizes caching techniques to decrease data retrieval times. |
| valid (adjective) | ✘ | CORRECT (adjective) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TEST RESULTS ARE CORRECT. | Make sure that the test results are valid. |
| APPLICABLE (adjective) | THIS PROCEDURE IS APPLICABLE ONLY IN DIGITAL MODE. | This procedure is only valid in digital mode. | ||
| This word becomes part of a technical noun when it refers to an official document. | NDT PERSONNEL MUST HOLD A VALID CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE AT LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3. | |||
| validity (noun) | ✘ | CORRECT (adjective) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TEST RESULTS ARE CORRECT. | Check the validity of the test results. |
| APPLICABLE (adjective) | THIS STEP IS APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN YOU APPLY THE TOP LAYER OF PAINT. | The validity of this step is restricted to the application of the paint topcoat. | ||
| VALUE (noun) | ✔ | A quantity that is calculated or given | MAKE SURE THAT THE VALUES AGREE WITH THE SPECIFIED TOLERANCES. | |
| variable (adjective) | ✘ | CHANGE (verb) | IF THE HUMIDITY CHANGES FREQUENTLY, PUT A COVER ON THE UNIT. | If the humidity is variable, put a cover on the unit. |
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