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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| curvature (noun) | ✘ | BEND (noun) | THE BEND IN THE PIPE MUST HAVE A 30 mm RADIUS. | The curvature of the pipe must have a 30 mm radius. |
| CURVE (noun) | THE RADIUS OF THE CURVE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 8 mm. | The radius of the curvature must be a minimum of 8 mm. | ||
| RADIUS (Technical noun) | BEND THE PIPE TO THE CORRECT RADIUS. | Bend the pipe to the correct curvature. | ||
| CURVE (noun) | ✔ | The shape of something which is bent but which has no angles | THE RADIUS OF THE CURVE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 8 mm. | |
| curve (verb) | ✘ | MAKE A CURVE | BEND THE STRIP OF METAL TO MAKE A CURVE. | Curve the strip of metal. |
| CUT (verb) , CUTS, CUT, CUT | ✔ | 1. To divide into parts | CUT THE CABLE INTO THREE EQUAL LENGTHS. | |
| 2. To remove with a sharp tool | CUT AND DISCARD THE LOCKWIRE. | |||
| CYCLE (noun) | ✔ | One complete sequence of operation | SET THE SWITCH TO THREE CYCLES A MINUTE. | |
| cycle (verb) | ✘ | CYCLE (noun) | OPERATE THE ACTUATOR THROUGH THREE CYCLES. | Cycle the actuator three times. |
| DAMAGE (noun) | ✔ | The result of an occurrence that causes deterioration of the condition of something | EXAMINE THE SURFACE FOR DAMAGE. |
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