# Page 365–368 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 365–368 of 434

# Page 365 of 434

|**Word**<br>**(part of speech)**|**Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES**|**STE EXAMPLE**|**Non-STE example**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**serrated (adj) — UNNAPPROVED**|SERRATION (n)|USE GLOVES WHEN<br>YOU TOUCH PARTS<br>WITH EDGE<br>SERRATIONS.|Use gloves when<br>handling parts with<br>serrated edges.|
|**SERRATION (n)**|One or more notches or<br>teeth as in a saw|MAKE MARKS THAT<br>SHOW THE LOCATION<br>OF THE SERRATIONS.| |
|**serve (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|Use an accurate<br>verb.|THE RADIO MASTER<br>SWITCH CONTROLS<br>THE BUS BAR.|The radio master switch<br>serves to control the bus<br>bar.|
|**service (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|SERVICING (n)|DO THE SERVICING<br>OF THE FIRE<br>EXTINGUISHERS.|Service the fire<br>extinguishers.|
|**serviceability (n) — UNNAPPROVED**|SERVICEABLE (adj)|THE TIRE IS<br>SERVICEABLE IF THE<br>CUTS ARE SMALLER<br>THAN 10 mm.|The serviceability of the<br>tire is not affected by any<br>cut smaller than 10 mm.|
|**SERVICEABLE**<br>**(adj)**|Correct or satisfactory|DO A VISUAL<br>INSPECTION OF THE<br>ADAPTER TO MAKE<br>SURE THAT IT IS<br>SERVICEABLE.| |
|**SERVICING (n)**|The steps necessary to<br>prepare something for<br>operation|BEFORE YOU DO<br>SERVICING OF THE<br>HYDRAULIC SYSTEM,<br>ISOLATE IT.| |
|**SET (n)**|A group of related items<br>that you (can) use for the<br>same purpose|<br>USE THE SET OF<br>TOOLS THAT IS<br>SUPPLIED WITH THE<br>UNIT.| |
|**SET (v),**<br>**SETS,**<br>**SET,**<br>**SET**|To put something into a<br>given adjustment,<br>condition, or mode|SET THE ALTIMETER<br>SCALE TO 1013 mbar.| |
|**setting (n) — UNNAPPROVED**|ADJUSTMENT (n)<br>POSITION (n)|DO NOT CHANGE THE<br>ADJUSTMENT OF THE<br>SWITCHES.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>POSITION OF THE<br>FLAPS IS EIGHT DEG.|Do not change the<br>setting of the switches.|
|**SET (v)**| |THE MANUFACTURER<br>SETS THE LENGTH OF<br>THE ROD IN THE<br>FACTORY.|Setting of the rod length<br>is achieved in the<br>factory.|

# Page 366 of 434

|**Word**<br>**(part of speech)**|**Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES**|**STE EXAMPLE**|**Non-STE example**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**settle (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|COLLECT (v)<br>STABLE (adj)|LET THE SEDIMENT<br>COLLECT AT THE<br>BOTTOM OF THE<br>CONTAINER.<br>LET THE INDICATIONS<br>BECOME STABLE.|Let the sediment settle<br>at the bottom of the<br>container.<br>Let the indications settle.|
|**sever (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|CUT (v)|MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU DO NOT CUT THE<br>CONTROL CABLE.|Make sure you do not<br>sever the control cable.|
|**several (adj) — UNNAPPROVED**|SOME (adj)<br>If this alternative<br>is not sufficient,<br>give the range,<br>quantity, number,<br>or minimum<br>value.|SOME FUNCTIONS<br>ARE NOT AVAILABLE.<br>SOAK THE FILLER<br>CAPS IN DISTILLED<br>WATER FOR A<br>MINIMUM OF<br>EIGHT HOURS.|Several functions are not<br>available.<br>Soak the filler caps in<br>distilled water for several<br>hours.|
|**severe (adj) — UNNAPPROVED**|DANGEROUS (adj)|THIS ANTISEPTIC CAN<br>BE DANGEROUS FOR<br>YOUR SKIN.|This antiseptic can<br>cause severe skin<br>problems.|
|**SHAKE (v),**<br>**SHAKES,**<br>**SHOOK,**<br>**SHAKEN**|To move or cause to<br>move quickly up and<br>down or from side to<br>side|SHAKE THE<br>CONTAINER.<br>THE CONTROL<br>COLUMN STARTS TO<br>SHAKE BEFORE A<br>STALL OCCURS.| |
|**shall (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|MUST (v)|HOLES MUST NOT<br>HAVE SHARP EDGES.|Holes shall not have<br>sharp edges.|
|**SHAPE (n)**|The contour of an object|THE PATCH MUST BE<br>THE SAME SHAPE AS<br>THE CUTOUT.| |
|**shape (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|SHAPE (n)|MAKE THE PATCH THE<br>SAME SHAPE AS THE<br>CUTOUT.|Shape the patch to suit<br>the cutout.|
|**SHARP (adj)**<br>**(SHARPER,**<br>**SHARPEST)**|That can cut or make a<br>hole|MAKE A HOLE WITH A<br>SHARP TOOL.| |

# Page 367 of 434

|**Word**<br>**(part of speech)**|**Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES**|**STE EXAMPLE**|**Non-STE example**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**sharply (adv) — UNNAPPROVED**|QUICKLY (adv)<br>SUDDENLY (adv)|QUICKLY PULL THE<br>CABLES TO<br>DISENGAGE THEM.<br>MOVE THE CONTROL<br>COLUMN FORWARD<br>SUDDENLY.|Sharply pull the cables<br>to disengage them.<br>Move the control column<br>forward sharply.|
|**shear (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|BREAK (v)<br>CUT (v)|TIGHTEN THE NUT.<br>CONTINUE UNTIL THE<br>NUT BREAKS.<br>DO NOT CUT THE<br>WIRES.|Tighten the nut until it<br>shears.<br>Do not shear the wires.|
|**SHEET (n)**|A piece of material that<br>is thin in relation to its<br>length and width|IF THE SHEETS HAVE<br>DENTS WITH A DEPTH<br>OF MORE THAN<br>0.5 mm, REMOVE<br>THESE DENTS.| |
|**shield (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|PREVENT (v)<br>PROTECTION (n)|PUT ON GOGGLES TO<br>PREVENT INJURY TO<br>YOUR EYES.<br>GIVE THE CONTROL<br>UNIT PROTECTION<br>FROM DAMAGE.|Shield your eyes.<br>Shield the control unit<br>from damage.|
|**shift (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|MOVE (v)|MOVE THE LEVER<br>FORWARD.|Shift the lever forward.|
|**SHINY (adj)**<br>**(SHINIER,**<br>**SHINIEST)**|That can cause a<br>reflection of light|CLEAN THE SHINY<br>AREA OF THE OLEO<br>STRUT.| |
|**SHOCK (n)**|The sudden effect of<br>energy on a person or<br>object|SHOCKS CAN CAUSE<br>DAMAGE TO THE<br>GYROSCOPE.| |
|**SHORT (adj)**<br>**(SHORTER,**<br>**(SHORTEST)**|That has small length or<br>duration<br>If it is possible, be<br>accurate.|ATTACH THE SHORT<br>ARM OF THE<br>BELLCRANK TO THE<br>ROD.<br>AFTER YOU STOP THE<br>POWER SUPPLY, THE<br>TEMPERATURE<br>DECREASES IN A<br>SHORT TIME. THIS<br>TIME MUST NOT BE<br>MORE THAN<br>30 SECONDS.| |

# Page 368 of 434

|**Word**<br>**(part of speech)**|**Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES**|**STE EXAMPLE**|**Non-STE example**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**shorten (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|DECREASE (v)|DO NOT DECREASE<br>THE STERILIZATION<br>TIME.|Do not shorten the<br>sterilization time.|
|**should (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|MUST (v)<br>IF (conj)|PERSONNEL MUST<br>USE PROTECTIVE<br>CLOTHING.<br>IF A SYSTEM FAILURE<br>OCCURS, STOP<br>OPERATION<br>IMMEDIATELY.|Personnel should wear<br>protective clothing.<br>Should a system failure<br>occur, stop operation<br>immediately.|
|**SHOW (v),**<br>**SHOWS,**<br>**SHOWED,**<br>**SHOWN**|1. To cause to be seen<br>2. To be in view or<br>come into view|THE INDICATOR<br>SHOWS THE LEVEL OF<br>BATTERY CHARGE.<br>THE SYMBOL SHOWS<br>ON THE SCREEN.| |
|**shut down (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|STOP (v)|STOP THE ENGINE.|Shut down the engine.|
|**SIDE (n)**|1.<br>The specified<br>surface or area of<br>an object<br>2.<br>A location or<br>direction that has a<br>relationship to a<br>center or a line of<br>division|LUBRICATE ONE SIDE<br>OF THE WASHER.<br>PUSH THE UNIT OUT<br>AND THEN MOVE IT<br>TO THE LEFT SIDE.| |
|**sideways (adv) — UNNAPPROVED**|SIDE (n)|PUSH THE UNIT OUT<br>AND THEN MOVE IT<br>TO THE LEFT SIDE.|Push the unit out and<br>then move it sideways.|
|**sight (n) — UNNAPPROVED**|VIEW (n)|TURN THE KNOB TO<br>MAKE THE DISPLAY<br>GO OUT OF VIEW.|Turn the knob to make<br>the display go out of<br>sight.|
|**sight (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|LOOK (v)|LOOK ALONG THE<br>SKIN.|Sight along the skin.|
|**SIGN (n)**|The indication of a<br>possible condition|EXAMINE THE<br>SURFACE FOR SIGNS<br>OF INTERNAL<br>DAMAGE.| |
|**significant (adj) — UNNAPPROVED**|IMPORTANT (adj)|THIS PROCEDURE IS<br>IMPORTANT FOR THE<br>CORRECT OPERATION<br>OF THE UNIT.|This procedure is<br>significant for the correct<br>operation of the unit.|
|**silence (v) — UNNAPPROVED**|STOP (v)|STOP THE ALARM<br>BELL.|Silence the alarm bell.|
