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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| diametrically (adverb) | ✘ | OPPOSITE (adjective) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO OPPOSITE V-GROOVES ALIGN WITH THE RAILS. | Ensure the two diametrically opposed V-grooves are in line with the rails. |
| differ (verb) | ✘ | DIFFERENT (adjective) | IF THE VALUES ARE DIFFERENT, DO THIS TEST. | If the values differ, do the following test. |
| DIFFERENCE (noun) | ✔ | That which is different between two quantities, numbers, or functions | THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO DIMENSIONS MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 0.10 mm. | |
| DIFFERENT (adjective) | ✔ | Not the same | IF THE INDICATIONS ARE DIFFERENT, DO THESE STEPS. | |
| differentiate (verb) | ✘ | IDENTIFY (verb) | LETTERS IDENTIFY THE WIRE SEGMENTS. | Letters are used to differentiate between the wire segments. |
| DIFFERENTLY (adverb) | ✔ | In a different manner | THE TWO EXTRACTORS OPERATE DIFFERENTLY. | |
| difficult (adjective) | ✘ | NOT EASY | IF IT IS NOT EASY TO INSTALL THE RIGGING PIN, ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE ROD. | If the rigging pin is difficult to install, adjust the length of the rod. |
| NOT EASILY | IF YOU CANNOT INSTALL THE RIGGING PIN EASILY, ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE ROD. | If the rigging pin is difficult to install, adjust the length of the rod. | ||
| difficulty (noun) | ✘ | NOT EASY | IF IT IS NOT EASY TO REMOVE THE BOLT, APPLY PENETRANT OIL. | If there is difficulty in removing the bolt, apply penetrant oil. |
| NOT EASILY | IF YOU CANNOT REMOVE THE BOLT EASILY, APPLY PENETRANT OIL. | If there is difficulty in removing the bolt, apply penetrant oil. |
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