# Page 145–148 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 145–148 of 434

## Part 2 - Dictionary

# Page 145 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| ACCIDENTAL (adj) | That does not occur on purpose | TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM, INSTALL THE SAFETY LOCK. | |
| ACCIDENTALLY (adv) | That does not occur on purpose | IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY MOVE THE LEVER, SET THE SYSTEM TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AGAIN. | |
| accommodate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | LET (v) | DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF STUDS LET YOU ATTACH DIFFERENT THICKNESSES OF SKIN. | Studs are available in different lengths to accommodate different thicknesses of skin. |
| accomplish (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DO (v) You can use a more accurate verb. | DO THIS TASK FIRST. | This task must be accomplished first. |
| accomplish (v) — UNNAPPROVED | COMPLETE (v) | THE PERSONNEL MUST COMPLETE THIS TASK IN 30 MINUTES. | The personnel must accomplish this task in 30 minutes. |
| according to (prep) | REFER (v) | TO CALIBRATE THE TEST SET, REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. | Calibrate the test set according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| account for (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE SURE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT YOU REMOVE ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. | All tools and equipment must be accounted for. |
| accumulate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | COLLECT (v) | IF WATER COLLECTS IN THE FILLER LINE, DRAIN IT. | If water accumulates in the filler line, drain it. |
| accumulation (n) — UNNAPPROVED | QUANTITY (n) | REMOVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF CONTAMINATION. | Large accumulations of contamination must be removed. |
| accumulation (n) — UNNAPPROVED | COLLECT (v) | IF FUEL COLLECTS FREQUENTLY, EXAMINE THE PIPE FOR LEAKS. | If accumulation of fuel is frequent, examine the pipe for leaks. |

# Page 146 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| accuracy (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PRECISION (n) | THE PRECISION OF THE ADJUSTMENT CAN CHANGE. | The accuracy of the adjustment can vary. |
| ACCURATE (adj) | Exact | THE ADJUSTMENT MUST BE ACCURATE. | |
| ACCURATELY (adv) | Exactly | PUT THE REPAIR SHEET ACCURATELY ON THE DAMAGED AREA. | |
| achieve (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GET (v) | SET THE CONTROL TO GET MAXIMUM THRUST. | Set the control to achieve maximum thrust. |
| acquire (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GET (v) | THE COMPUTER GETS THIS DATA FROM FIVE SENSORS. | The computer acquires this data from five sensors. |
| acrid (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DANGEROUS (adj) | THIS MATERIAL RELEASES DANGEROUS FUMES WHEN IT TOUCHES HOT SURFACES. | On contact with hot surfaces, this material produces acrid fumes. |
| ACROSS (prep) | From one side to the other side | SAFETY THE CLAMP BLOCK ACROSS THE CONTROL LEVER FORKS WITH SAFETY WIRE. | |
| act (v) — UNNAPPROVED | Use an accurate verb. | THE HYDRAULIC FLUID FLOW OPENS THE VALVE. | The hydraulic fluid flow acts on the valve. |
| action (n) — UNNAPPROVED | STEP (n) | DO THE STEPS THAT FOLLOW: | Do the following actions: |
| action (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PROCEDURE (n) | DO NOT DO THIS PROCEDURE IN THE HANGAR. | This action must not be done in the hangar: |
| action (n) — UNNAPPROVED | TASK (n) | DO THIS TASK OUTDOORS. | Do this action outdoors. |
| ACTIVATE (v) | To make a system, function, or feature ready for operation | THE AUTOPILOT ACTIVATES THE APPROACH MODE. | |
| ACTIVATE (v) | For other meanings, use: | | |
| ACTIVATE (v) | START (v) | START THE MOTOR. | Activate the motor. |

# Page 147 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| ACTIVE (adj) | A system, function, or feature in a state of action | DOWNLOAD THE EXPORT FILE FROM THE ACTIVE SERVER UNIT. | |
| activity (n) — UNNAPPROVED | TASK (n) | A SUBCONTRACTOR CAN DO THESE MAINTENANCE TASKS. | These maintenance activities can be done by a subcontractor. |
| activity (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PROCEDURE (n) | DO THIS PROCEDURE AT THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. | Do this activity at the ambient temperature. |
| activity (n) — UNNAPPROVED | WORK (n) | DO THIS WORK IN A CLEAN AREA. | Do this activity in a clean area. |
| actuate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | START (v) | START THE MOTOR. | Actuate the motor. |
| actuate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | OPERATE (v) | OPERATE THE HAND PUMP. | Actuate the hand pump. |
| actuate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PUSH (v) | PUSH THE PUSHBUTTON SWITCH. | Actuate the pushbutton switch. |
| actuation (n) — UNNAPPROVED | OPERATION (n) | MONITOR THE OPERATION OF THE STEERING MOTOR. | Monitor the actuation of the steering motor. |
| ADAPT (v), ADAPTS, ADAPTED, ADAPTED | To change or adjust to that which is necessary | ADAPT THE PRESSURE CONNECTION TO THE PITOT HEAD. THE SYSTEM INTERFACE CIRCUITS ADAPT TO THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE CONNECTED SYSTEMS. | |
| ADD (v), ADDS, ADDED, ADDED | To increase the number, dimension, or quantity | ADD 5 ml OF HARDENER TO THE COMPOUND. | |
| addition (n) — UNNAPPROVED | ADD (v) | TO GET THE CORRECT CLEARANCE, ADD SPECIAL SHIMS, AS NECESSARY. | Adjust the clearance by the addition of special shims, as necessary. |

# Page 148 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| additional (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | MORE (adj) | THIS CHAPTER GIVES MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY. | This chapter gives additional information about safety. |
| adequate (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SUFFICIENT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT CONTAINERS HAVE SUFFICIENT CAPACITY AND DIAMETER. | Make sure that containers have adequate capacity and diameter. |
| adhere (v) — UNNAPPROVED | BOND (v) | THE SEAL MUST BOND CORRECTLY. | The seal must adhere correctly. |
| adhere (v) — UNNAPPROVED | OBEY (v) | OBEY THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. | Adhere to the safety instructions. |
| adhesion (n) — UNNAPPROVED | BOND (n) | CLEAN THE SURFACE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE BOND IS SATISFACTORY. | Clean the surface to ensure there will be good adhesion. |
| ADJACENT (adj) | That which is near to an object, with no other object of the same type between the two | DO NOT OPERATE THE ADJACENT CONTROL. | |
| ADJACENT TO (prep) | To be near to an object, with no other object of the same type between the two | THE FUEL PUMP IS INSTALLED ADJACENT TO THE BULKHEAD. | |
| adjoining (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | ADJACENT (adj) | ALIGN THE BRACKETS WITH THE ADJACENT COMPONENTS. | Align the brackets with the adjoining components. |
| ADJUST (v), ADJUSTS, ADJUSTED, ADJUSTED | To put in or come to a specified position or value | ADJUST THE FREQUENCY TO THE VALUE GIVEN IN TABLE 1. THE INTERNAL LOGIC ADJUSTS TO SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE. | |
| ADJUSTABLE (adj) | That you can adjust | THE TWO STOP BOLTS ARE ADJUSTABLE. | |
| ADJUSTMENT (n) | The effect of adjusting | MAKE SURE THAT THE ADJUSTMENT IS IN THE LIMITS GIVEN IN TABLE 1. | |
