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# Dict D

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Section:** DICT (D)
> **Pages:** 199-217 of 434 (19 pages)

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| Word (POS) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
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| DAMAGE (n) | The result of an occurrence that causes deterioration of the condition of something | EXAMINE THE SURFACE FOR DAMAGE. |  |
| damage (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DAMAGE (n) | DISCONNECT THE SPRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ROD. | Disconnect the spring so as not to damage the rod. |
| DAMAGED (adj) | That has or can be affected by damage | REPLACE THE DAMAGED PARTS. |  |
| damp (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | MOIST (adj) | REMOVE ALL DIRT FROM THE SEAT WITH A MOIST CLOTH. | Remove all dirt from the seat with a damp cloth. |
| dampen (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | THE MOUNTING PADS DECREASE VIBRATION. | The mounting pads dampen vibration. |
| dampen (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE MOIST | MAKE THE CLOTH MOIST WITH SOLVENT. | Dampen the cloth with solvent. |
| danger (n) — UNNAPPROVED | RISK (n) | THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE. | There is a danger of fire. |
| danger (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DANGEROUS (adj) "danger" is a technical noun when it identifies a safety instruction. Refer to section 7. | HYDRAULIC FLUID IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. | Hydraulic fluid is a danger to your health. |
| DANGEROUS (adj) | That can cause injury, damage to health or can kill | IT IS DANGEROUS TO USE AIR IN THIS SYSTEM. |  |
| dangerously (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | DANGEROUS (adj) | DO NOT OPEN THE CARGO DOOR IN STRONG WINDS. STRONG WINDS ARE DANGEROUS. | Do not open the cargo door if the wind-speed is dangerously high. |

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| DATA (n) | 1. Known facts | MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET ALL THE DATA ABOUT THE PROBLEM. |  |
| DATA (n) | 2. Numbers and symbols used by computers | DO A TEST TO FIND IF THE MANAGEMENT UNIT TRANSMITS THESE DATA. |  |
| DATA (n) | You can also use the singular. | DO A TEST TO FIND IF THE MANAGEMENT UNIT TRANSMITS THIS DATA |  |
| DATE (n) | The time at which an event occurs | ON THE LABEL, READ THE DATE OF THE LAST INSPECTION. |  |
| DEACTIVATE (v) | To make a system, function, or feature no longer ready for operation For other meanings, use: | SET THE SWITCH TO THE STANDBY POSITION TO DEACTIVATE THE MONITORING BOX. |  |
| DEACTIVATE (v) | STOP (v) | STOP THE MOTOR. | Deactivate the motor. |
| deadly (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | KILL (v) | HIGH VOLTAGES CAN KILL YOU. | High voltages are deadly. |
| deaerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | BLEED (v) | BLEED THE No. 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. | Deaerate the No. 1 hydraulic system. |
| deaerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | AIR (TN) | THE VACUUM EQUIPMENT REMOVES THE AIR FROM THE COMPOUND. | The vacuum equipment deaerates the compound. |
| dearm (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DISARM (v) | DISARM THE ESCAPE SLIDE. | Dearm the escape slide. |
| dearm (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REMOVE (v) | REMOVE THE CARTRIDGES FROM THE FIRE BOTTLES. | Dearm the fire bottles. |

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| decay (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | WHEN THE ENGINE SPEED DECREASES TO 500 RPM, STOP THE ENGINE. | When the engine speed decays to 500 rpm, stop the engine. |
| decelerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINE SPEED DECREASES TO 500 RPM. | Make sure that the engine decelerates to 500 rpm. |
| decelerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SLOWER (adj) | TO MAKE THE CURING PROCESS SLOWER, DECREASE THE HEAT THAT YOU APPLY TO THE COMPOUND. | The curing process of the compound can be decelerated by decreasing the heat applied. |
| decide (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SELECT (v) | SELECT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT YOU WILL PRESSURIZE. | Decide which hydraulic system you will pressurize. |
| decide (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECISION (n) | IF YOUR DECISION IS NOT TO REPLACE THE UNIT, MONITOR ITS TEMPERATURE FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 CYCLES. | If you decide not to replace the existing unit, watch its temperature for at least 15 cycles. |
| DECISION (n) | The result after you think about a problem | MAKE A DECISION ABOUT WHICH PROCEDURE YOU WILL USE. |  |
| decontamination (n) | REMOVE CONTAMINATION | REMOVE THE CONTAMINATION FROM THE INSTRUMENTS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. | Do the decontamination of the instruments and medical equipment. |
| decontamination (n) | CLEAN (v) | CLEAN THE AIRCRAFT IN AN APPROVED AREA. | The decontamination of the aircraft shall be done in an authorized area. |
| decrease (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | THE PRESSURE MUST DECREASE BY MORE THAN 2 bar. | There must be a decrease in pressure of more than 2 bar. |

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| DECREASE (v), DECREASES, DECREASED, DECREASED | To make or become smaller or lower | DECREASE THE HEADING INDICATIONS. |  |
| decrement (n) — UNNAPPROVED | INCREMENT (n) | TURN THE ADJUSTER COUNTERCLOCKWISE IN INCREMENTS OF 60 DEG. | Turn the adjuster anticlockwise in decrements of 60 deg. |
| DEDICATED (adj) | That is used only for one purpose | A DEDICATED TOOL IS NECESSARY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT. |  |
| DE-ENERGIZE (v), DE-ENERGIZES, DE-ENERGIZED, DE-ENERGIZED | To remove electrical power from | DE-ENERGIZE THE AC AND DC BUSBARS. |  |
| DEEP (adj) (DEEPER, DEEPEST) | That has a specified depth | MAKE SURE THAT THE HOLE IS 20 mm DEEP. |  |
| DEFECTIVE (adj) | Unserviceable for operation | REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BOOSTER PUMP. |  |
| define (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CALCULATE (v) | CALCULATE THE QUANTITY OF FUEL THAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE FLIGHT. | Define the amount of fuel required for the flight. |
| define (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GIVE (v) | THE BRAKE INDICATOR GIVES THE WEAR ON THE BRAKE SHOE. | The brake indicator defines the wear on the brake shoe. |
| define (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SPECIFIED (adj) | THE FLAP ANGLES ARE SPECIFIED IN TABLE 1. | Table 1 defines the flap angles. |

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| DEFLATE (v), DEFLATES, DEFLATED, DEFLATED | To make or become smaller as a result of depressurization | DEFLATE THE TIRE TO A PRESSURE OF 2 bar (29 psi). IF THE WHEEL TEMPERATURE INCREASES TO MORE THAN 177 DEG., THE CORE OF THE FUSIBLE PLUG MELTS AND THE TIRE DEFLATES. |  |
| deflect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVE (v) | THE BARS MOVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. | Bars deflect to the right. |
| deflection (n) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVEMENT (n) | REMOVE ALL THE RIGGING PINS AND EQUIPMENT THAT PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL SURFACES. | Remove all rigging pins and equipment preventing free deflection of control surfaces. |
| deflection (n) — UNNAPPROVED | POSITION (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THE POSITION IS 23 DEG. | Ensure that deflection is 23 deg. |
| deflection (n) — UNNAPPROVED | TRAVEL (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVEL IS 23 DEG. | Ensure that deflection is 23 deg. |
| deformed (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DAMAGED (adj) | THE COVER ON THE GUN CAMERA IS DAMAGED. | The cover on the gun camera is deformed. |
| deformed (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DEFORMATION (TN) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TUBES HAVE NO DEFORMATION. | Make sure that the tubes are not deformed. |
| DEFUEL (v), DEFUELS, DEFUELED, DEFUELED | To remove fuel | DEFUEL THE TANK. |  |
| defueling (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DEFUEL (v) | DEFUEL ONLY IN AN OPEN AREA THAT HAS A GOOD AIRFLOW. | Only do the defueling in an open area that is well-ventilated. |
| degrease (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GREASE (TN) | REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE FAYING SURFACE WITH SOLVENT. | Degrease the faying surface with solvent. |
| de-ice (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ICE (TN) | REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE WINDOW. | De-ice the window. |

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| delay (n) — UNNAPPROVED | INTERVAL (n) | BEFORE YOU CONTINUE THE TEST, AN INTERVAL OF 5 MINUTES IS NECESSARY. | A delay of 5 minutes is necessary before continuing with the test. |
| delay (n) — UNNAPPROVED | IMMEDIATELY (adv) | THE JAWS OF THE UPLOCK UNIT MUST OPEN IMMEDIATELY. | The jaws of the uplock unit must open with no delay. |
| delay (v) — UNNAPPROVED | AFTER (prep) | ONLY USE THE STARTER AFTER A PERIOD OF 20 MINUTES. | Use of the starter must be delayed for 20 minutes. |
| delete (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ERASE (v) | ERASE THE FLIGHT DATA FROM THE SYSTEM. | Delete the flight data from the system. |
| delete (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REMOVE (v) | REMOVE THE PENCIL MARKS WITH AN ERASER. | Delete the pencil marks with an eraser. |
| delicate (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | EASILY DAMAGED | BE CAREFUL WITH EASILY DAMAGED PARTS. | Be careful with delicate parts. |
| deliver (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SUPPLY (v) | SET THE RIG TO SUPPLY A PRESSURE OF 800 kPa. | Set the rig so that it delivers a pressure of 800 kPa. |
| delivery (n) — UNNAPPROVED | SUPPLY (v) | A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP SUPPLIES HYDRAULIC FLUID TO THE UNIT. | Hydraulic fluid delivery to the unit is ensured by a centrifugal pump. |
| demand (v) — UNNAPPROVED | NECESSARY (adj) | IN THIS CONFIGURATION, A DIFFERENT TEST PROCEDURE IS NECESSARY. | This configuration demands a different test procedure. |
| denote (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SHOW (v) | FIGURE 2 SHOWS THAT YOU CAN INSTALL AN ALTERNATIVE RELAY. | Figure 2 denotes that an alternative relay may be installed. |

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| dent (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DENT (TN) | DO NOT MAKE DENTS IN THE BELLOWS. | Do not dent the bellows. |
| depend (v) — UNNAPPROVED | IF (conj) | THE TENSION IN THE CABLES DECREASES IF THE TEMPERATURE INCREASES. | Cable tension changes depending on the temperature. |
| deplete (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | DO NOT OPERATE THE BRAKES TO DECREASE THE PRESSURE IN THE ACCUMULATORS. | Do not deplete accumulators by operating the brakes. |
| DEPLOY (v), DEPLOYS, DEPLOYED, DEPLOYED | To move or cause to move from a specified position of storage and into operation | WHEN THE THRUST REVERSER DEPLOYS, KEEP PERSONNEL AWAY FROM THE AIRCRAFT. DEPLOY THE SLIDE RAFT. |  |
| deposit (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PARTICLE (n) CONTAMINATION (n) | IF THERE ARE METAL PARTICLES IN THE OIL FILTER, EXAMINE THE FILTER ELEMENT FOR WEAR. FLUSH THE PIPES TO REMOVE CONTAMINATION. | If there are metal deposits in the oil filter, check the filter element for wear. Flush the pipes to remove deposits. |
| depress (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PUSH (v) | PUSH THE BUTTON AND THEN RELEASE IT. | Depress and release the button. |
| depressurize (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PRESSURE (TN) | RELEASE THE PRESSURE FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. | Depressurize the hydraulic system. |
| DEPTH (n) | The distance from the top down, from the surface down, from the front surface to the rear surface | MEASURE THE DEPTH OF THE DENT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4. |  |
| describe (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GIVE (v) | THIS SECTION GIVES THE PROCEDURES FOR THE LEAK TEST OF THE SYSTEM. | This section describes the procedures for testing the system for leaks. |
| deselect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CANCEL (v) | PUSH THE BUTTON TO CANCEL THE FREEZE MODE. | Press the button to deselect the freeze mode. |

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| design (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HAVE (v) | THE MAIN LANDING GEAR DOORS HAVE STEPS FOR ACCESS TO THE LANDING GEAR BAY. | The main landing gear doors are designed with steps for access to the landing gear bay. |
| desired (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NECESSARY (adj) CORRECT (adj) | ADD THE NECESSARY QUANTITY OF OIL. TIGHTEN THE TURNBUCKLE UNTIL THE TENSION IN THE CABLE IS CORRECT. | Add the desired quantity of oil. Tighten the turnbuckle until you have the desired tension in the cable. |
| destroy (v) — UNNAPPROVED | BREAK (v) | BREAK THE CONTAINER TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU CANNOT USE IT AGAIN. | To prevent further use, destroy the container. |
| detach (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DISCONNECT (v) DISENGAGE (v) REMOVE (v) | DISCONNECT THE PIPELINE FROM THE UNION. BEFORE YOU MOVE THE CONTROLS, DISENGAGE THE LOCKS. DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE LAYER. | Detach the pipeline from the union. Before moving the controls, detach the locks. Do not detach the protective film. |
| detail (n) — UNNAPPROVED | INSTRUCTION (n) | THIS PROCEDURE GIVES THE INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH THE PYLON. | This procedure gives details on how to attach the pylon. |
| detail (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GIVE (v) REFER (v) SPECIFIED (adj) | THIS SECTION GIVES THE REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. DO THE LEAK TEST (REFER TO PARAGRAPH 4.0). DO THE LEAK TEST AS SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 4.0. | This section details the Removal / Installation instructions. Do the leak test as detailed in paragraph 4.0. Do the leak test as detailed in paragraph 4.0. |

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| detect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FIND (v) SENSE (v) | TO FIND DAMAGE ON WIRES, RUB A CLOTH ALONG THEM. THE COMPUTER SENSES THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SIGNALS. | To detect damage to wires, rub a cloth along them. The computer detects discrepancies between the signals. |
| DETERIORATION (n) | A worse condition | THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE SURFACE. |  |
| determine (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FIND (v) GIVE (v) SELECT (v) CALCULATE (v) | FIND THE DEFECTS IN THE SYSTEM. DIMENSIONS 1 AND 2 GIVE THE CORRECT POSITION. SELECT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT YOU WILL PRESSURIZE. CALCULATE THE DIMENSION OF THE SHIM WITH THIS FORMULA: | Determine the defects in the system. The correct position is determined by dimensions 1 and 2. Determine which hydraulic system you will pressurize. Determine the dimension of the shim with this formula: |
| detrimental (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DANGEROUS (adj) DAMAGE (n) | HYDRAULIC FLUID IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. SMALL QUANTITIES OF SURFACE BLOOMING, WHICH CAN OCCUR ON ITEMS IN STORAGE, DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENT. | Hydraulic fluid is detrimental to health. Light surface blooming, which can occur on items in storage, is not detrimental to the component. |

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| develop (v) — UNNAPPROVED | START (v) CAUSE (v) | IF A FIRE STARTS, OPERATE THE FIRE SHUTOFF VALVE. DO NOT LET HYDRAULIC FLUID STAY ON YOUR SKIN. HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS. | If a fire develops, operate the fire shutoff valve. Do not leave hydraulic fluid on your skin, as dermatitis could develop. |
| deviate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | OBEY (v) | PERSONNEL MUST OBEY THIS PROCEDURE. | Personnel must not deviate from this procedure. |
| DEVICE (n) | Something used to do a task | INSTALL THE SAFETY DEVICES. |  |
| devise (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE (v) FIND (v) | IF THE HOLDING FIXTURE IS NOT AVAILABLE, MAKE A SUPPORT FROM THE SHIPPING CONTAINER. FIND NEW TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. | If the holding fixture is not available, devise one from the shipping container. Devise new troubleshooting procedures. |
| diagnose (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FIND (v) | FIND THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. | Diagnose the cause of the malfunction. |
| DIAGONALLY (adv) | In a diagonal direction | APPLY THE FIRST LAYER OF TAPE ACROSS THE CUTOUT AND THE SECOND AND THIRD LAYERS DIAGONALLY. |  |
| diametrically (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | OPPOSITE (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THE TWO OPPOSITE V-GROOVES ALIGN WITH THE RAILS. | Ensure the two diametrically opposed V-grooves are in line with the rails. |
| differ (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DIFFERENT (adj) | IF THE VALUES ARE DIFFERENT, DO THIS TEST. | If the values differ, do the following test. |
| DIFFERENCE (n) | That which is different between two quantities, numbers, or functions | THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO DIMENSIONS MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 0.10 mm. |  |

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| dim (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | DECREASE THE LIGHT GRADUALLY. | Dim the light gradually. |
| DIM (adj) (DIMMER, (DIMMEST) | Not bright | DURING NIGHT OPERATION, MAKE SURE THAT THE PANEL LIGHTS ARE DIM. |  |
| DIMENSION (n) | The result when something is measured in one direction | DIMENSION "A" MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF DIMENSION "D." |  |
| diminish (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | IF THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DECREASES, CLOSE THE VALVE. | If the hydraulic pressure diminishes, close the valve. |
| DIMLY (adv) | Not bright | MAKE SURE THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON DIMLY. |  |
| dip (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOMENTARILY (adv) | PUT THE ELEMENT INTO THE SOLVENT MOMENTARILY. | Dip the element in solvent. |
| direct (v) — UNNAPPROVED | POINT (v) | POINT THE OPEN END OF THE DRAIN HOSE AWAY FROM THE STRUCTURE. | Direct the open end of the drain hose away from the structure. |
| DIRECTION (n) | The line on which something moves or is pointed | THE ARROW ON THE VALVE BODY SHOWS THE DIRECTION OF THE FLOW. |  |
| DIRECTLY (adv) | In a direct procedure or by direct effect | DO NOT FILL THE SYSTEM DIRECTLY FROM A HIGH-PRESSURE STORAGE CYLINDER. |  |
| DIRTY (adj) (DIRTIER, (DIRTIEST) | Not clean | A DIRTY CONTACT IN THE CONNECTION UNITS WILL CAUSE THEM TO OPERATE INCORRECTLY. |  |

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| disappear (v) — UNNAPPROVED | VIEW (n) | THE HORIZONTAL BAR GOES OUT OF VIEW. | The horizontal bar disappears from the window. |
| DISARM (v), DISARMS, DISARMED, DISARMED | 1. To remove armaments 2. To prevent automatic operation | DISARM THE AIRCRAFT. DISARM THE LIFT DUMPER. |  |
| DISASSEMBLE (v), DISASSEMBLES, DISASSEMBLED, DISASSEMBLED | To take an assembly apart | DISASSEMBLE THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. |  |
| DISCARD (v), DISCARDS, DISCARDED, DISCARDED | To not use again | REMOVE THE O-RINGS AND DISCARD THEM. |  |
| discharge (v) — UNNAPPROVED | RELEASE (v) GO (v) | RELEASE PRESSURE FROM THE TANKS. THE UNWANTED AIR GOES OVERBOARD. | Discharge pressure from the tanks. The unwanted air discharges overboard. |
| DISCONNECT (v), 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 (v) — UNNAPPROVED | STOP (v) | STOP THE TEST PROCEDURE. | Discontinue the test procedure. |
| discover (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FIND (v) | IF YOU FIND CORROSION DURING THE INSPECTION, REMOVE IT. | If you discover corrosion during the inspection, remove it. |
| discrepancy (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DIFFERENCE (n) | 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. |

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| DISENGAGE (v), 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 (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DISINFECTANT (TN) | USE DISINFECTANT TO CLEAN THE MASK ASSEMBLIES. | Disinfect the mask assemblies. |
| dismantle (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DISASSEMBLE (v) | DISASSEMBLE THE BRAKE UNIT IN THE WORKSHOP. | Dismantle the brake unit in the workshop. |
| dispatch (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SEND (v) | SEND A REPORT TO THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT. | Dispatch a report to the Inspection Department. |
| disperse (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REMOVE (v) | BLOW THROUGH THE TUBES TO REMOVE THE REMAINING FLUID. | Blow through the tubes to disperse the residual fluid. |
| displace (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVE (v) | THE PISTON MOVES THE FLUID. | Fluid is displaced by the piston. |
| DISPLAY (n) | A visual indication | A NUMBER IN THE TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE DISPLAY REFERS TO THE RELATED PAGE. |  |
| display (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SHOW (v) | THE COMPASS INDICATORS SHOW THE HEADINGS. | The headings are displayed on the compass indicators. |
| dispose of (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DISCARD (v) | DISCARD THE USED OIL. REFER TO THE APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. | Dispose of the used oil according to the applicable environmental regulations. |

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| disposition (n) — UNNAPPROVED | LOCATION (n) POSITION (n) | BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE, MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE IN THEIR CORRECT LOCATIONS. MAKE SURE THAT THE POSITION OF THE SWITCHES IS CORRECT. | Check the disposition of the fire extinguishers before you start the engine. Ensure that the switch disposition is correct. |
| disregard (v) — UNNAPPROVED | IGNORE (v) | DO THE GENERATOR DRIVE TEST, BUT IGNORE STEPS 16 THRU 20. | Perform the generator drive test, but disregard steps 16 thru 20. |
| DISTANCE (n) | The dimension between two points or objects | MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN POINTS "A" AND "B." |  |
| distinct (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CLEAR (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THE SOUND IS CLEAR. | Ensure the sound is distinct. |
| distinctly (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | CLEARLY (adv) | ADJUST THE VOLUME UNTIL YOU HEAR THE SOUND CLEARLY. | You must adjust the volume until you hear the sound distinctly. |
| distort (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TWIST (v) | WHEN YOU TURN THE CONNECTORS, DO NOT TWIST THE PIPE. | Do not distort the pipe when turning the connectors. |
| distribute (v) — UNNAPPROVED | APPLY (v) SUPPLY (v) | APPLY THE LOAD EQUALLY ON THE AREA. THE SYSTEM SUPPLIES HYDRAULIC POWER. | Distribute the load evenly over the area. The system distributes hydraulic power. |
| distribution (n) — UNNAPPROVED | SUPPLY (n) | THE FUEL SUPPLY IS FROM THE COLLECTOR TANKS. | The fuel distribution is from the collector tanks. |
| disturb (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVE (v) CHANGE (v) | WHEN YOU INSTALL THE DISTRIBUTOR, DO NOT MOVE THE TIMING. DO NOT CHANGE THE SEQUENCE OF THE WORK STEPS IN THE TEST. | Do not disturb the timing during the distributor installation. Do not disturb the sequence of the work steps in the test. |

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| DIVIDE (v), DIVIDES, DIVIDED, DIVIDED | 1. To separate into parts or groups 2. To do mathematical division | YOU CAN DIVIDE THE DRAINS INTO THREE GROUPS. THE PRESSURE LINES DIVIDE AND GO IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. TO FIND THE MIDDLE POINT, DIVIDE THE MEASURED CLEARANCE BY TWO. |  |
| DO (v), DOES, DID, DONE | 1. To complete a procedure, task, or step 2. As an auxiliary verb a. As part of a negative command or statement b. As part of a question | DO A FUNCTIONAL TEST. DO NOT BREATHE THE SOLVENT FUMES. DOES THE LIGHT COME ON? |  |
| don (v) — UNNAPPROVED | USE (v) | WHEN YOU DO WORK ON FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, USE PROTECTIVE GOGGLES. | You must don protective goggles when working on fire extinguishers. |
|  | PUT ON (v) | PUT ON THE MASK. | Don the mask. |
| doubt (n) — UNNAPPROVED | NOT SURE | IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT THE UNIT IS SERVICEABLE, DISCARD IT. | If there are doubts about the serviceability of the unit, discard it. |
|  | THINK (v) | IF YOU THINK THAT THE RESULTS ARE INCORRECT, DO THE TEST AGAIN. | If you are in doubt about the results, repeat the test. |

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| DOWN (adj) | In a position below | MAKE SURE THAT THE ANCHOR IS DOWN. |  |
| DOWN (adv) | To a position below | THE POINTER MOVES DOWN. |  |
| DOWN (prep) | To a position below | LET THE SLEEVE MOVE DOWN THE GUIDE TUBE. |  |
| DOWNSTREAM (adj) | In the direction of the flow | DISCONNECT THE DOWNSTREAM CONNECTION. |  |
| DOWNSTREAM (adv) | In the direction of the flow | MOVE THE PROBE DOWNSTREAM AND MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE AGAIN. |  |
| DOWNSTREAM OF (prep) | In the direction of the flow | DISCONNECT THE CONNECTION WHICH IS DOWNSTREAM OF THE VALVE. |  |
| downward (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | DOWN (adv) | MAKE SURE THAT THE AIR OUTLET POINTS DOWN. | Make sure that the air outlet is positioned downward. |
| drag (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PULL (v) | PULL THE WIRES THROUGH THE CONDUIT. | Drag the wires through the conduit. |
| DRAIN (v), DRAINS, DRAINED, DRAINED | To remove liquid | DRAIN THE SYSTEM FULLY. |  |
| draw (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE (v) | MAKE A LINE ON THE BLADE. | Draw a line on the blade. |
|  | PULL (v) | PULL THE WIRE OUT OF THE CONDUIT. | Draw the wire out of the conduit. |

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| dress (v) — UNNAPPROVED | USE (v) | BEFORE YOU GO INTO THE WORK AREA, USE THE NECESSARY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. | Dress suitably before going into the work area. |
|  | PUT ON (v) | BEFORE YOU GO NEAR THE TEST RIG, PUT ON THE NECESSARY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. | Dress appropriately before going near the test rig. |
| drift (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVE (v) | THE HORIZON BAR CAN MOVE A SMALL DISTANCE. | The horizon bar may drift slightly. |
|  | REMOVE (v) (WITH A DRIFT [TN]) | REMOVE THE PIN FROM ITS HOLE. USE A DRIFT. | Drift the pin from its hole. |
| DRINK (v), DRINKS, DRANK, | To consume liquid | DO NOT DRINK IN THE WORK AREA. |  |
| No other verb forms. | For safety instructions, use: |  |  |
|  | SWALLOW (v) | DO NOT SWALLOW THE SOLVENT. | Do not drink the solvent. |
| drive (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVE (v) | THE ACTUATOR MOVES TO ZERO. | The actuator is driven to zero. |
|  | REMOVE (v) | REMOVE THE LOCKBOLT FROM THE HOLE. | Drive the lockbolt out of the hole. |
|  | OPERATE (v) | A HYDRAULIC MOTOR OPERATES THE PUMP. | A hydraulic motor drives the pump. |
| droop (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MOVE (v) | IF YOU DO NOT INSTALL THE RIGGING PIN, THE ELEVATORS WILL MOVE DOWN WHEN THERE IS NO PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM. | If you do not install the rigging pin, the elevators will droop when there is no pressure in the system. |
| DROP (n) | A small quantity of liquid in a spherical shape | MAKE SURE THAT NO DROPS OF ADHESIVE FALL ONTO THE MATERIAL. |  |

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| drop (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FALL (v) | PARTICLES THAT FALL INTO THE INTAKE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE. | Particles that drop into the intake may cause damage. |
|  | DECREASE (v) | THE PRESSURE DECREASES WHILE THE TIRES BECOME COOL. | The pressure drops as the tires cool. |
| DRY (adj) (DRIER, DRIEST) | Without liquid or moisture | MAKE SURE THAT THE SURFACE IS DRY. |  |
| DRY (v), DRIES, DRIED, DRIED | To remove liquid or moisture, or to become dry | DRY THE FILTER IN AN OVEN. LET THE PAINT DRY AT THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. |  |
| due to (prep) — UNNAPPROVED | BECAUSE OF (prep) | BECAUSE OF THE SMALL DIAMETER OF THE HOLE, THE FLOW IS LOW. | Due to the small diameter of the hole, the flow is low. |
|  | BECAUSE (conj) | THE SHAFT MOVED BECAUSE THE ACTUATOR OPERATED. | The shaft moved due to the actuator action. |
| dull (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DIM (adj) | THE LAMP COMES ON WITH A DIM LIGHT. | The lamp comes on with a dull light. |
|  | MATT (adj) | THE LETTERS WILL BE MATT BLACK ON WHITE. | The letters will be dull black on a white background. |
| duration (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DURING (prep) | DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS DURING THIS TEST. | Do not make adjustments for the duration of this test. |
| DURING (prep) | In or for a specified time | MONITOR THE INDICATIONS DURING THE RETRACTION TEST. |  |
| dust (v) — UNNAPPROVED | APPLY (v) | APPLY TALCUM POWDER TO THE AREA. | Dust the area with talcum powder. |

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# Non-STE example

Word Approved meaning/ (part of speech) ALTERNATIVES STE EXAMPLE
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