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> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 209–212 of 434

# Page 209 of 434

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

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **disappear (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | VIEW (n) | THE HORIZONTAL BAR<br>GOES OUT OF VIEW. | The horizontal bar<br>disappears from the<br>window. |
| **DISARM (v),**<br>**DISARMS,**<br>**DISARMED,**<br>**DISARMED** | 1. To remove<br>armaments<br>2. To prevent automatic<br>operation | DISARM THE<br>AIRCRAFT.<br>DISARM THE LIFT<br>DUMPER. |  |
| **DISASSEMBLE (v),**<br>**DISASSEMBLES,**<br>**DISASSEMBLED,**<br>**DISASSEMBLED** | <br>To take an assembly<br>apart | DISASSEMBLE THE<br>VALVE ASSEMBLY. |  |
| **DISCARD (v),**<br>**DISCARDS,**<br>**DISCARDED,**<br>**DISCARDED** | To not use again | REMOVE THE<br>O-RINGS AND<br>DISCARD THEM. |  |
| **discharge (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | RELEASE (v)<br>GO (v) | RELEASE PRESSURE<br>FROM THE TANKS.<br>THE UNWANTED AIR<br>GOES OVERBOARD. | Discharge pressure from<br>the tanks.<br>The unwanted air<br>discharges overboard. |
| **DISCONNECT (v),**<br>**DISCONNECTS,**<br>**DISCONNECTED,**<br>**DISCONNECTED** | To separate something<br>from the thing that it is<br>connected to, or to<br>become separated | DISCONNECT THE<br>POWER SUPPLY.<br>WHEN YOU TOUCH<br>THIS ICON, THE<br>COMPUTER<br>DISCONNECTS FROM<br>THE INTERNET. |  |
| **discontinue (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | STOP (v) | STOP THE TEST<br>PROCEDURE. | Discontinue the test<br>procedure. |
| **discover (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | FIND (v) | IF YOU FIND<br>CORROSION DURING<br>THE INSPECTION,<br>REMOVE IT. | If you discover corrosion<br>during the inspection,<br>remove it. |
| **discrepancy (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | DIFFERENCE (n) | IF THERE IS A<br>DIFFERENCE OF<br>MORE THAN 5 mm,<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>ADJUSTMENT IS<br>CORRECT. | If the discrepancy is<br>greater than 5 mm,<br>check the adjustment. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **DISENGAGE (v),**<br>**DISENGAGES,**<br>**DISENGAGED,**<br>**DISENGAGED** | To release or become<br>released from something<br>that engages | BEFORE YOU START<br>THE ENGINE,<br>DISENGAGE THE<br>CLUTCH.<br>IF THERE IS A<br>MALFUNCTION, THE<br>GEARS WILL<br>AUTOMATICALLY<br>DISENGAGE. |  |
| **disinfect (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | DISINFECTANT (TN) | USE DISINFECTANT<br>TO CLEAN THE MASK<br>ASSEMBLIES. | Disinfect the mask<br>assemblies. |
| **dismantle (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | DISASSEMBLE (v) | DISASSEMBLE THE<br>BRAKE UNIT IN THE<br>WORKSHOP. | Dismantle the brake unit<br>in the workshop. |
| **dispatch (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | SEND (v) | SEND A REPORT TO<br>THE INSPECTION<br>DEPARTMENT. | Dispatch a report to the<br>Inspection Department. |
| **disperse (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | REMOVE (v) | BLOW THROUGH THE<br>TUBES TO REMOVE<br>THE REMAINING<br>FLUID. | Blow through the tubes<br>to disperse the residual<br>fluid. |
| **displace (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | MOVE (v) | THE PISTON MOVES<br>THE FLUID. | Fluid is displaced by the<br>piston. |
| **DISPLAY (n)** | A visual indication | A NUMBER IN THE<br>TOP LEFT CORNER OF<br>THE DISPLAY REFERS<br>TO THE RELATED<br>PAGE. |  |
| **display (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | SHOW (v) | THE COMPASS<br>INDICATORS SHOW<br>THE HEADINGS. | The headings are<br>displayed on the<br>compass indicators. |
| **dispose of (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | DISCARD (v) | DISCARD THE USED<br>OIL. REFER TO THE<br>APPLICABLE<br>ENVIRONMENTAL<br>REGULATIONS. | Dispose of the used oil<br>according to the<br>applicable environmental<br>regulations. |

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