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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHERE (conjunction) | ✔ | At, to, or in which location | CLEAN THE AREA WHERE YOU APPLIED THE SEALANT. | |
| whether (conjunction) | ✘ | IF (conjunction) | THIS LIMIT IS APPLICABLE IF THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE LANDING GEAR OR ON JACKS. | This limit applies whether the aircraft is on the landing gear or on jacks. |
| WHICH (pronoun) | ✔ | The thing or things that | EXAMINE THE EMERGENCY FUEL PUMP, WHICH IS ON THE LEFT SIDE. | |
| whichever (adjective) | ✘ | THAT (pronoun) | USE THE ADHESIVE THAT IS AVAILABLE. | Use whichever adhesive is available. |
| whichever (pronoun) | ✘ | THAT (pronoun) | DIFFERENT ADHESIVES ARE PERMITTED. USE THE ONE THAT IS AVAILABLE. | Different adhesives are permitted. Use whichever is available. |
| WHILE (conjunction) | ✔ | At the same time | MAKE SURE THAT A PERSON HOLDS THE ITEM, WHILE YOU DISCONNECT IT. | |
| whilst (conjunction) | ✘ | WHILE (conjunction) | DO NOT OPEN THE HOUSING WHILE THE ELECTRICAL POWER IS CONNECTED. | Do not open the housing whilst the electrical power is connected. |
| WHO (pronoun) | ✔ | The person or personnel that | THE DECKHAND, WHO OPERATES THE REAR WINCH, MUST LOCK THE FIXTURE. | |
| whoever (pronoun) | ✘ | WHO (pronoun) | ALL PERSONS WHO ARE IN THIS AREA MUST USE A RESPIRATOR. | Whoever is in this area must use a respirator. |
| whole (adjective) | ✘ | FULL (adjective) | DO THE FULL PROCEDURE. | The whole procedure must be done. |
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