# Page 297–300 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 297–300 of 434

# Page 297 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **MAKE (v),**<br>**MAKES,**<br>**MADE,**<br>**MADE** | To manufacture, to<br>cause to occur or to<br>become | MAKE A RECESS FOR<br>THE STUDS OF 5 mm.<br>MAKE THE CLOTH<br>MOIST WITH WATER.<br>TILT THE FITTING TO<br>MAKE THE BARREL<br>NUT FALL OUT OF IT. |  |
| **make certain (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | MAKE SURE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>VALVE IS OPEN. | Make certain that the<br>valve is open. |
| **MAKE SURE (v),**<br>**MAKES SURE,**<br>**MADE SURE,**<br>**MADE SURE** | To verify and/or do the<br>necessary steps | MAKE SURE THAT NO<br>LEAK DETECTION<br>FLUID GOES INTO THE<br>OXYGEN SYSTEM. |  |
| **maladjusted (adj) — UNNABPROVED** | INCORRECTLY<br>ADJUSTED | IF THE WARNING<br>LIGHT IS ON WHEN<br>THE DOOR IS<br>CLOSED, THE<br>MICROSWITCH IS<br>INCORRECTLY<br>ADJUSTED. | If the warning light is on<br>when the door is closed,<br>the microswitch is<br>maladjusted. |
| **MALFUNCTION (n)** | Incorrect operation | REFER TO TABLE 104<br>TO CORRECT THE<br>MALFUNCTION. |  |
| **MANDATORY (adj)** | That which you must do,<br>use, or obey<br>If you want to use<br>this word in<br>procedures, think<br>about a<br>necessary<br>safety instruction. | THIS SERVICE<br>BULLETIN IS<br>MANDATORY.<br>BEFORE YOU GO INTO<br>THE LABORATORY,<br>PUT ON PROTECTIVE<br>CLOTHING. | It is mandatory to wear<br>protective clothing in the<br>laboratory. |
| **manipulate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | MOVE (v)<br>ADJUST (v) | MOVE THE FLEXIBLE<br>PIPE TO GET ACCESS<br>TO THE BOTTOM<br>BOLTS.<br>ADJUST THE FLEXIBLE<br>PIPE TO GET ACCESS<br>TO THE BOTTOM<br>BOLTS. | Manipulate the flexible<br>pipe to get access to the<br>bottom bolts. |

# Page 298 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **MANUAL (adj)** | Operated with the hands | IF THE AUTOMATIC<br>CONTROLS DO NOT<br>OPERATE, USE THE<br>MANUAL PROCEDURE. |  |
| **MANUAL (n)** | A publication that gives<br>data related to a special<br>subject | THIS MANUAL GIVES<br>PERFORMANCE DATA. |  |
| **MANUALLY (adv)** | With your hands | MOVE THE LEVER<br>MANUALLY. |  |
| **manufacture (v) — UNNABPROVED** | MAKE (v) | YOU CAN MAKE THE<br>CLEARING TOOL<br>LOCALLY. | The clearing tool can be<br>manufactured locally. |
| **MANY (adj)**<br>**(MORE,**<br>**MOST)** | Of a large number<br>If it is possible,<br>give the range,<br>number, or<br>quantity. | CORROSION CAN<br>HAVE MANY CAUSES. |  |
| **MARK (n)** | Something that you<br>make or is made to show<br>an identification,<br>location, or direction | THE RED MARKS<br>SHOW A MAXIMUM<br>STEERING ANGLE OF<br>35 DEGREES. |  |
| **mark (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | IDENTIFY (v)<br>MARK (n) | IDENTIFY THE<br>COMPONENT WITH A<br>CODE TO HELP YOU<br>INSTALL IT AGAIN<br>CORRECTLY.<br>PUT MARKS ON THE<br>OUTER TUBE TO<br>SHOW THE CLAMP<br>LOCATIONS. | Mark the component<br>with a code to help you<br>install it again correctly.<br>Mark the clamp locations<br>on the outer tube. |
| **mask (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | APPLY (v) | APPLY MASKING TAPE<br>TO THE<br>TRANSPARENT<br>PANEL. | Mask the transparent<br>panel with masking tape. |
| **MASS (n)** | The quantity of matter<br>that is in an object and<br>relates to its weight. The<br>equivalent of inertia | STRUCTURAL OR<br>EQUIPMENT<br>MODIFICATIONS CAN<br>CHANGE THE BASIC<br>MASS AND THE<br>CENTER-OF-GRAVITY<br>COORDINATES. |  |

# Page 299 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **match (v) — UNNABPROVED** | ALIGN (v)<br>AGREE (v) | FOLD THE GIRT ONTO<br>THE CONTAINER<br>UNTIL IT IS ALIGNED<br>WITH THE VELCRO<br>TAPE.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>SEAL AGREES WITH<br>THE SHAPE OF THE<br>PANEL. | Fold the girt over the<br>container so that the<br>Velcro tape matches.<br>Ensure the seal matches<br>the panel shape. |
| **mate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | CONNECT (v)<br>ENGAGE (v)<br>TOGETHER (adv) | CONNECT THE PLUG<br>TO THE RECEPTACLE.<br>ENGAGE THE SPLINES<br>ON THE SHAFT WITH<br>THOSE IN THE<br>GEARBOX.<br>PUT THE SMOOTH<br>SURFACES<br>TOGETHER. | Mate the plug to the<br>receptacle.<br>Mate the splines on the<br>shaft with those in the<br>gearbox.<br>Mate the smooth<br>surfaces. |
| **MATERIAL (n)** | A substance from which<br>an item is made, or an<br>item that is necessary to<br>do a task. | BEFORE YOU INSTALL<br>THE SEAL, REMOVE<br>THE UNWANTED<br>MATERIAL.<br>YOU CAN USE<br>EQUIVALENT<br>ALTERNATIVES FOR<br>THESE MATERIALS. |  |
| **MATING (adj)** | Made to touch | APPLY GREASE ON<br>THE MATING<br>SURFACES OF THE<br>STARTER<br>GENERATOR. |  |
| **MATT (or MATTE)**<br>**(adj)** | Not glossy | APPLY MATT PAINT<br>ON THE PANEL. |  |
| **matter (n) — UNNABPROVED** | MATERIAL (n) | REMOVE THE GLOSSY<br>MATERIAL FROM THE<br>SURFACE OF THE<br>BLADE. | Remove the glossy<br>matter from the surface<br>of the blade. |
| **MAXIMUM (adj)** | Related to the largest<br>dimension, quantity,<br>number, or value | THE MAXIMUM VALUE<br>THAT THE<br>VOLTMETER SHOWS<br>IS 199.9 V. |  |
| **MAXIMUM (n)** | The largest dimension,<br>quantity, number, or<br>value | MOVE THE LEVER A<br>MAXIMUM OF 45 DEG. |  |

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| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **may (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | CAN (v)<br>POSSIBLY (adv) | IF YOU USE<br>INCORRECT<br>EQUIPMENT, YOU CAN<br>CAUSE DAMAGE TO<br>THE VANES.<br>IF YOU CANNOT<br>ENGAGE THE ROD<br>AND THE PISTON, THE<br>LENGTH OF THE NEW<br>ROD IS POSSIBLY<br>INCORRECT. | The vanes may be<br>damaged by using<br>incorrect equipment.<br>If you cannot engage the<br>rod and the piston, the<br>length of the new rod<br>may be incorrect. |
| **MEASURE (v),**<br>**MEASURES,**<br>**MEASURED,**<br>**MEASURED** | To find the dimensions,<br>capacity, or quantity of<br>something | MEASURE THE LOAD. |  |
| **MECHANICAL (adj)** | Related to or operated<br>with a mechanism | THE STANDBY<br>SYSTEM IS<br>MECHANICAL. |  |
| **MECHANICALLY**<br>**(adv)** | In a mechanical manner | OPERATE THE<br>HORIZONTAL<br>STABILIZER<br>MECHANICALLY. |  |
| **MECHANISM (n)** | An assembly of<br>mechanical parts that<br>are made to operate<br>together | USE WHITE SPIRIT TO<br>CLEAN A HINGE<br>MECHANISM THAT<br>HAS A GREASE<br>NIPPLE. |  |
| **MEDICAL (adj)** | Related to medicine | IF YOU GET<br>HYDRAULIC FLUID IN<br>YOUR EYES, FLUSH<br>THEM WITH WATER<br>AND GET MEDICAL<br>AID. |  |
| **medium (adj) — UNNABPROVED** | MODERATE (adj) | APPLY MODERATE<br>PRESSURE. | A medium amount of<br>pressure must be<br>applied. |
| **meet (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | ENGAGE (v)<br>TOUCH (v) | PUSH THE PIN IN<br>UNTIL IT ENGAGES IN<br>THE RETAINING CLIP.<br>THE ROD MUST<br>TOUCH THE CENTER<br>OF THE STRIP. | Push the pin in until it<br>meets with the retaining<br>clip.<br>The rod should meet the<br>center of the strip. |
