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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| exception (noun) | ✘ | To replace this word, use a different construction. Be accurate. | KEEP ALL THE PARTS THAT ARE SERVICEABLE AND DISCARD THOSE THAT ARE BROKEN. | Keep all parts with the exception of those that are broken. |
| REMOVE ALL SCREWS, BUT NOT THE ONE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FLANGE. | Remove all screws with the exception of the one on the left side of the flange. | |||
| exceptional (adjective) | ✘ | UNUSUAL (adjective) | IF IT IS NECESSARY TO APPLY UNUSUAL FORCE TO OPEN THE UNIT, EXAMINE THE CONTROL LINKAGE. | If exceptional force is needed to open the unit, examine the control linkage. |
| exceptionally (adverb) | ✘ | UNUSUALLY (adverb) | IF THE TIRE PRESSURE IS UNUSUALLY HIGH, OPEN THE VALVE. | If the tire pressure is exceptionally high, open the valve. |
| excess (adjective) | ✘ | TOO MUCH | DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH ADHESIVE ON THE GASKET. | Do not apply excess adhesive on the gasket. |
| MORE THAN | DO NOT PUT MORE THAN THE PERMITTED WEIGHT ON THE TROLLEY. | Do not put excess weight on the trolley. | ||
| UNWANTED (adjective) | REMOVE UNWANTED COMPOUND FROM THE GASKET. | Wipe excess compound from the gasket. | ||
| NOT NECESSARY | REMOVE ALL REMAINING SEALANT THAT IS NOT NECESSARY. | Remove all the excess sealant. | ||
| excess (noun) | ✘ | TOO MUCH | IF YOU USE TOO MUCH PAINT, THE FINISH WILL BE UNSATISFACTORY. | An excess of paint will give a poor finish. |
| MORE THAN | THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 200 bar. | The hydraulic pressure must not be in excess of 200 bar. |
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