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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| absence (noun) | ✘ | NO (adjective) | IF THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SAMPLE, CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. | In the absence of contamination in the fuel sample, continue the procedure. |
| absent (adjective) | ✘ | MISSING (adjective) | IF ONE OR MORE BLADES ARE MISSING, MAKE AN ENTRY IN THE ENGINE LOGBOOK. | If one or more blades are absent, make an entry in the engine logbook. |
| NO (adjective) | IF THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SAMPLE, CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. | If contamination is absent from the fuel sample, continue the procedure. | ||
| absolutely (adverb) | ✘ | FULLY (adverb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE LATCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. | Ensure the latch is absolutely engaged. |
| ABSORB (verb) , ABSORBS, ABSORBED, ABSORBED | ✔ | 1. To take up or into | ABSORB THE FLUID WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. | |
| 2. To decrease the effect of | THE SHOCK MOUNT ABSORBS THE VIBRATION. | |||
| absorption (noun) | ✘ | ABSORB (verb) | MEASURE THE TIME THAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE SILICA GEL TO ABSORB THE MOISTURE. | Measure the rate of absorption of the moisture by the silica gel. |
| abundant (adjective) | ✘ | LARGE (adjective) | CLEAN YOUR SKIN WITH A LARGE QUANTITY OF CLEAN WATER. | Clean your skin with abundant clean water. |
| abut (verb) | ✘ | TOUCH (verb) | THE BIN TOUCHES THE FORWARD HINGE SURFACE. | The bin abuts the forward hinge surface. |
| accelerate (verb) | ✘ | INCREASE (verb) | A HIGHER TEMPERATURE INCREASES THE SPEED OF EVAPORATION. | Evaporation is accelerated by a higher temperature. |
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