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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL (adjective) | ✔ | Related to digits | CONNECT THE PRODS OF THE DIGITAL VOLTMETER. | |
| DIGITALLY (adverb) | ✔ | Given by digits | THE VALUE IS SHOWN DIGITALLY ON THE DISPLAY. | |
| dilute (verb) | ✘ | MIX (verb) | MIX THE PRIMER WITH SOLVENT. | Dilute the primer with solvent. |
| ADD (verb) | DO NOT ADD MORE THAN AN EQUAL PART OF WATER TO THE ANTIFREEZE. | Do not dilute the antifreeze with more than an equal part of water. | ||
| DIM (adjective) (DIMMER, DIMMEST) | ✔ | Not bright | DURING NIGHT OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT THE PANEL LIGHTS ARE DIM. | |
| dim (verb) | ✘ | DECREASE (verb) | DECREASE THE LIGHT GRADUALLY. | Dim the light gradually. |
| DIMENSION (noun) | ✔ | The result when something is measured in one direction | DIMENSION “A” MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF DIMENSION “D.” | |
| diminish (verb) | ✘ | DECREASE (verb) | IF THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DECREASES, CLOSE THE VALVE. | If the hydraulic pressure diminishes, close the valve. |
| DIMLY (adverb) | ✔ | Not bright | MAKE SURE THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON DIMLY. | |
| dip (verb) | ✘ | MOMENTARILY (adverb) | PUT THE ELEMENT INTO THE SOLVENT MOMENTARILY. | Dip the element in solvent. |
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