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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEND (verb) , BENDS, BENT, BENT | ✔ | To change or cause to change from straight to curved | BEND THE PIPE CAREFULLY. | |
| THESE PARTS CAN EASILY BEND, BREAK OR BECOME INCORRECTLY ALIGNED. | ||||
| beneath (pre p) | ✘ | BELOW (preposition) | PUT THE JACK BELOW THE AXLE. | Put the jack beneath the axle. |
| beside (preposition) | ✘ | ADJACENT TO | THE FUEL PUMP IS ADJACENT TO THE STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. | The fuel pump is beside the structural support. |
| BETWEEN (preposition) | ✔ | Related to something before and after in time or position | MAKE SURE THAT THE STOPWATCH INDICATION IS BETWEEN 2 AND 4 MINUTES. | |
| beware (verb) | ✘ | CAREFUL (adjective) | BE CAREFUL OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. | Beware of dangerous voltages. |
| beyond (preposition) | ✘ | MORE THAN | REPLACE ALL COMPONENTS THAT ARE WORN MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM LIMITS. | Replace all components that are worn beyond their maximum limits. |
| big (adjective) | ✘ | LARGE (adjective) | INSTALL THE LARGER BOLTS. | Install the bigger bolts. |
| bind (verb) | ✘ | FREELY (adverb) | MAKE SURE THAT THE VALVES MOVE FREELY. | Check that valves do not bind. |
| WIND AROUND | WIND TWO LAYERS OF TAPE AROUND THE PIPE JOINTS. | Bind the pipe joints with two layers of tape. |
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