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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dispatch (verb) | ✘ | SEND (verb) | SEND A REPORT TO THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT. | Dispatch a report to the Inspection Department. |
| disperse (verb) | ✘ | REMOVE (verb) | BLOW THROUGH THE TUBES TO REMOVE THE REMAINING FLUID. | Blow through the tubes to disperse the residual fluid. |
| displace (verb) | ✘ | MOVE (verb) | THE PISTON MOVES THE FLUID. | Fluid is displaced by the piston. |
| DISPLAY (noun) | ✔ | A visual indication | A NUMBER IN THE TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE DISPLAY REFERS TO THE RELATED PAGE. | |
| display (verb) | ✘ | SHOW (verb) | THE COMPASS INDICATORS SHOW THE HEADINGS. | The headings are displayed on the compass indicators. |
| dispose of (verb) | ✘ | DISCARD (verb) | DISCARD THE USED OIL. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. | Dispose of the used oil according to the applicable environmental regulations. |
| disposition (noun) | ✘ | LOCATION (noun) | BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE IN THEIR CORRECT LOCATIONS. | Check the disposition of the fire extinguishers before you start the engine. |
| POSITION (noun) | MAKE SURE THAT THE POSITION OF THE SWITCHES IS CORRECT. | Ensure that the switch disposition is correct. | ||
| disregard (verb) | ✘ | IGNORE (verb) | DO THE GENERATOR DRIVE TEST, BUT IGNORE STEPS 16 THRU 20. | Perform the generator drive test, but disregard steps 16 thru 20. |
| DISTANCE (noun) | ✔ | The dimension between two points or objects | MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN POINTS “A” AND “B.” |
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