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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discharge (verb) | ✘ | GO (verb) | THE UNWANTED AIR GOES OVERBOARD. | The unwanted air discharges overboard. |
| DISCONNECT (verb) , DISCONNECTS, DISCONNECTED, DISCONNECTED | ✔ | To separate something from the thing that it is connected to, or to become separated | DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY. | |
| WHEN YOU TOUCH THIS ICON, THE COMPUTER DISCONNECTS FROM THE INTERNET. | ||||
| discontinue (verb) | ✘ | STOP (verb) | STOP THE TEST PROCEDURE. | Discontinue the test procedure. |
| discover (verb) | ✘ | FIND (verb) | IF YOU FIND CORROSION DURING THE INSPECTION, REMOVE IT. | If you discover corrosion during the inspection, remove it. |
| discrepancy (noun) | ✘ | DIFFERENCE (noun) | IF THERE IS A DIFFERENCE OF MORE THAN 5 mm, MAKE SURE THAT THE ADJUSTMENT IS CORRECT. | If the discrepancy is greater than 5 mm, check the adjustment. |
| DISENGAGE (verb) , DISENGAGES, DISENGAGED, DISENGAGED | ✔ | To release or become released from something that engages | BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE, DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH. | |
| IF THERE IS A MALFUNCTION, THE GEARS WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGE. | ||||
| disinfect (verb) | ✘ | DISINFECTANT (Technical noun) | USE DISINFECTANT TO CLEAN THE MASK ASSEMBLIES. | Disinfect the mask assemblies. |
| dismantle (verb) | ✘ | DISASSEMBLE (verb) | DISASSEMBLE THE BRAKE UNIT IN THE WORKSHOP. | Dismantle the brake unit in the workshop. |
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