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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vigorously (adverb) | ✘ | FORCE (Technical noun) | WHEN YOU MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL, DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH FORCE. | Do not move the control wheel too vigorously. |
| visible (adjective) | ✘ | SEE (verb) | MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN SEE THE OIL LEVEL THROUGH THE SIGHT GAUGE. | Make certain that the oil level is visible through the sight gauge. |
| VIEW (noun) | WHEN THE INDICATOR COMES INTO VIEW, STOP THE TEST PROCEDURE. | When the indicator is visible, stop the test procedure. | ||
| VISUAL (adjective) | ✔ | That you can see | MAKE SURE THAT THE VISUAL INDICATOR SHOWS THE CORRECT VALUE. | |
| VISUALLY (adverb) | ✔ | With the eyes | VISUALLY EXAMINE THE DUCT. | |
| vital (adjective) | ✘ | MANDATORY (adjective) | IT IS MANDATORY TO OBEY THE SUPPLIER’S MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. | It is vital to obey the supplier’s maintenance intervals. |
| VOICE (noun) | ✔ | The sound you make when you speak | SPEAK INTO THE MICROPHONE IN YOUR USUAL VOICE. | |
| volatile (adjective) | ✘ | Use a different construction. Tell the reader what the risk or effect is. | BE CAREFUL WITH THE SOLVENT NEAR FLAMES OR SPARKS. THIS SOLVENT CAN RELEASE FLAMMABLE FUMES. | Be careful with the solvent (this solvent is volatile and can be dangerous). |
| VOLUME (noun) | ✔ | 1. The space that an object fills | MEASURE THE VOLUME OF THE OIL CAREFULLY. | |
| 2. How loud a sound is | TO ADJUST THE VOLUME, USE THE BUTTONS ON THE SIDE OF THE PHONE. |
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