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> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 293–296 of 434

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **locate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | FIND (v)<br>ENGAGE (v)<br>PUT (v) | USE TALCUM<br>POWDER TO FIND<br>EXTERNAL LEAK S.<br>ENGAGE THE GEAR<br>WHEEL ON THE<br>SHAFT.<br>PUT THE CLAMP IN ITS<br>CORRECT POSITION. | Use talcum powder to<br>locate external leaks.<br>Locate the gear wheel<br>on the shaft.<br>Locate the clamp in its<br>correct position. |
| **LOCATION (n)** | A place or site that you<br>can find | FIGURES 1 THRU 4<br>SHOW THE<br>LOCATIONS OF THE<br>WALKWAYS. |  |
| **LOCK (v),**<br>**LOCKS,**<br>**LOCKED,**<br>**LOCKED** | To attach something, or<br>hold it in position with a<br>locking device | LOCK THE SWITCH.<br>AND REMOVE THE<br>KEY. |  |
| **LOCKED** |  | BEFORE YOU<br>CONTINUE, MAKE<br>SURE THAT THE<br>SWITCH LOCKS. |  |
| **log (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | RECORD (v) | RECORD THE<br>COMPASS<br>CORRECTIONS ON<br>THE CARD. | Log the compass<br>corrections on the card. |
| **LONG (adj)**<br>**(LONGER,**<br>**(LONGEST)** | That has a specified or<br>large length, or a<br>specified or large<br>duration | USE A TUBE WHICH IS<br>3.3 FEET LONG.<br>IF THE TUBE IS TOO<br>SHORT, USE A<br>LONGER ONE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>TEST SIGNAL IS NOT<br>LONGER THAN 3<br>TONES. |  |
| **long (as long as)**<br>**(conj)** | WHILE (conj) | WHILE THE DC<br>SUPPLY IS ON, THE<br>FAN MUST OPERATE. | As long as the DC<br>supply is ON, the fan<br>must operate. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **long (no longer)**<br>**(adv)** | NOT… AT THIS TIME<br>UNTIL…NOT | THIS PROCEDURE IS<br>NOT APPLICABLE AT<br>THIS TIME.<br>ADJUST THE<br>POTENTIOMETER<br>UNTIL YOU DO NOT<br>HEAR A HUM FROM<br>THE LOUDSPEAKER. | This procedure is no<br>longer applicable.<br>Adjust the potentiometer<br>until the loudspeaker no<br>longer hums. |
| **LONGITUDINAL**<br>**(adj)** | Related to the<br>longitudinal axis | ADJUST THE<br>LONGITUDINAL TRIM<br>SYSTEM. |  |
| **LONGITUDINALLY**<br>**(adv)** | In a longitudinal direction | MOVE THE STAND<br>LONGITUDINALLY. |  |
| **LOOK (v),**<br>**LOOKS,**<br>**LOOKED,**<br>**LOOKED** | To use your eyes to see<br>or find | LOOK THROUGH THE<br>INSPECTION WINDOW. |  |
| **LOOP (n)** | A circular shape made in<br>a flexible material | MAKE A LOOP OF<br>WIRE AROUND THE<br>UNIT. |  |
| **loop (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | LOOP (n) | MAKE A LOOP OF<br>WIRE AROUND THE<br>UNIT. | Loop the wire around the<br>unit. |
| **LOOSE (adj)** | 1.<br>On, in, but not<br>attached<br>2.<br>Not tight<br>For other<br>meanings, use:<br>TENSION (TN) | MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU REMOVE ALL<br>TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,<br>AND LOOSE OBJECTS<br>FROM THE AIR<br>INTAKE.<br>DO A CHECK FOR<br>LOOSE FASTENERS.<br>MAKE SURE THAT<br>THERE IS TENSION IN<br>THE CABLES. | Make sure that the<br>cables are not loose. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **LOOSELY (adv)** | Not tightly | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>PARTS ARE LOOSELY<br>ASSEMBLED. |  |
| **LOOSEN (v),**<br>**LOOSENS,**<br>**LOOSENED,**<br>**LOOSENED** | To cause to be not tight | LOOSEN THE SCREWS<br>THAT ATTACH THE<br>CLAMP TO THE<br>SUPPORT. |  |
| **lose (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | DECREASE (v) | THE EFFECT OF THE<br>SOLVENT DECREASES<br>QUICKLY. | The solvent loses its<br>effectiveness quickly. |
| **lost (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | DECREASE (v)<br>NOT FIND | IF THE PRESSURE<br>DECREASES QUICKLY,<br>THE SHEAR PINS IN<br>THE LATCH WILL<br>BREAK.<br>IT IS POSSIBLE THAT<br>YOU CANNOT FIND<br>THE RUBBER<br>BUSHINGS. | If the pressure is lost<br>rapidly, the shear pins in<br>the latch will break.<br>The rubber bushings<br>may be lost. |
| **LOW (adj)**<br>**(LOWER,**<br>**(LOWEST)** | That is of small value | THE SWITCH SENSES<br>LOW PRESSURE IN<br>THE DISTRIBUTION<br>CIRCUIT. |  |
| **LOWER (v),**<br>**LOWERS,**<br>**LOWERED,**<br>**LOWERED** | To move something<br>down | LOWER THE ANTENNA<br>TO GET ACCESS TO<br>THE CABLE<br>CONNECTOR. |  |
| **lowermost (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | BOTTOM (adj) | THE BOTTOM MARK<br>ON THE BOARD IS<br>RED. | The lowermost mark on<br>the board is red. |
| **LUBRICATE (v),**<br>**LUBRICATES,**<br>**LUBRICATED,**<br>**LUBRICATED** | To apply lubricant | LUBRICATE THE<br>O-RINGS WITH<br>HYDRAULIC FLUID. |  |
| **lukewarm (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | WARM (adj) | SOAK THE AREA WITH<br>WARM WATER. | Soak the area with<br>lukewarm water. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **MAGNETIC (adj)** | Related to the properties<br>of a magnet | REMOVE THE<br>MAGNETIC DRAIN<br>PLUG FROM THE OIL<br>RESERVOIR. |  |
| **MAGNETICALLY**<br>**(adv)** | In a magnetic manner | THE DOOR CLOSES<br>MAGNETICALLY AND<br>LOCKS. |  |
| **main (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | PRIMARY (adj) | THE PRIMARY CAUSE<br>OF VALVE FAILURE IS<br>CONTAMINATION OF<br>THE FLUID. | The main cause of valve<br>failure is contamination<br>of the fluid. |
| **maintain (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | KEEP (v)<br>HOLD (v)<br>MAINTENANCE (n) | KEEP THE FLUID<br>TEMPERATURE AT<br>70 °F.<br>TURN THE ROTATING<br>TUBE 75 DEGREES.<br>THEN, HOLD THE<br>TUBE IN THIS<br>POSITION.<br>DO MAINTENANCE ON<br>THE WATER SUPPLY<br>SYSTEM. | Maintain the fluid<br>temperature at 70 °F.<br>Turn the rotating tube<br>75 degrees. Then<br>maintain the tube in this<br>position.<br>Maintain the water<br>supply system. |
| **MAINTENANCE (n)** | The servicing and/or the<br>repair of something to<br>keep it in the correct<br>condition | DURING<br>MAINTENANCE, OBEY<br>ALL SAFETY<br>PROCEDURES. |  |
| **major (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | PRIMARY (adj) | THE PRIMARY<br>FUNCTION OF THE<br>POWER UNIT IS TO<br>SUPPLY ELECTRICAL<br>POWER. | The major function of the<br>power unit is to supply<br>electrical power. |
