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ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English
Word Approved meaning/
(part of speech) ALTERNATIVES STE EXAMPLE Non-STE example

| Word (POS) | Meaning & Examples |
|------------|-------------------|
| **swing (v) — UNNAPROVED** | MOVE (v) MOVE THE SHOCK Swing the shock ABSORBERS INTO absorbers into their THEIR CORRECT correct positions. POSITIONS. |
| **CALIBRATE (v)** | YOU CAN CALIBRATE All compass systems ALL THE COMPASS may be swung SYSTEMS AT THE simultaneously. SAME TIME. |
| **switch (v) — UNNAPROVED** | SET (v) SET THE SELECTOR Switch the selector to TO “SYSTEM “SYSTEM DISPLAY.” DISPLAY.” |
| **switch off (v) — UNNAPROVED** | SET (v) SET THE NAV 1 Switch off NAV 1. SWITCH TO “OFF.” |
| **STOP (v)** | STOP THE UNIT Switch off the unit after AFTER 5 MINUTES. 5 minutes. |
| **DE-ENERGIZE (v)** | DE-ENERGIZE THE Switch the electrical ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. system off. |
| **switch on (v) — UNNAPROVED** | SET (v) SET THE NAV 1 Switch on NAV 1. SWITCH TO “ON.” |
| **START (v)** | START THE UNIT. Switch on the unit. |
| **ENERGIZE (v)** | ENERGIZE THE Switch the electrical ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. system on. |
| **SYMBOL (n)** | A written sign that THE SPECIFICATION identifies a quantity, GIVES THE SYMBOLS operation, item, or FOR RELAYS, DIODES, condition AND OTHER PARTS OF THE SYSTEM. SYMMETRICAL That has or is with MAKE SURE THAT THE (adj) symmetry POSITION OF THE PARTS IS SYMMETRICAL. SYMMETRICALLY In a symmetrical manner THE ELEVATORS (adv) MUST MOVE SYMMETRICALLY. |
| **SYMPTOM (n)** | A sign of a condition IF THE SYMPTOMS OCCUR AGAIN, REMOVE THE UNIT. |
| **synchronize (v) — UNNAPROVED** | ADJUST (v) ADJUST COMPASS Synchronize compass SYSTEM 1 UNTIL IT system 1 with compass AGREES WITH system 2. COMPASS SYSTEM 2. |

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ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English
Word Approved meaning/
(part of speech) ALTERNATIVES STE EXAMPLE Non-STE example
SYNCHRONIZED 1. That operates at the MAKE SURE THAT THE
(adj) same time TWO ROTORS ARE

### SYNCHRONIZED.

2. That agrees with MAKE SURE THAT THE

### TIMER IS

### SYNCHRONIZED WITH

### THE GPS CLOCK.

| Word (POS) | Meaning & Examples |
|------------|-------------------|
| **SYSTEM (n)** | An assembly of related DO NOT FILL THE parts to do a specified SYSTEM DIRECTLY operation FROM A HIGH-PRESSURE CYLINDER. |

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ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English
Word Approved meaning/
(part of speech) ALTERNATIVES STE EXAMPLE Non-STE example

| Word (POS) | Meaning & Examples |
|------------|-------------------|
| **TACKY (adj)** | Sticky when you touch it WHEN THE COMPOUND IS TACKY, No other APPLY THE PATCH. forms of this adjective |
| **TAG (v)** | , To put a tag on OPEN AND TAG THE TAGS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS. TAGGED, THEN, SAFETY THEM. TAGGED |
| **take (v) — UNNAPROVED** | REMOVE (v) REMOVE THE FILTER Take the filter from the FROM THE SOLVENT. solvent. |
| **READ (v)** | BEFORE YOU READ Let the dial become THE INDICATIONS, LET stable before taking THE DIAL BECOME readings. STABLE. |
| **GET (v)** | GET A SAMPLE OF Take a sample of the THE SOLUTION. solution. |
| **NECESSARY (adj)** | TWO HOURS ARE The procedure takes NECESSARY TO 2 hours to complete. COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. |
| **take care (v) — UNNAPROVED** | MAKE SURE (v) DURING THIS STEP, During this step, take MAKE SURE THAT care not to cause YOU DO NOT CAUSE damage to the surface. DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE. |
| **OBEY (v)** | WHEN YOU DO WORK You must take care WITH HIGH when you work with high VOLTAGES, OBEY THE voltages. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. |
| **DO NOT (v)** | DO NOT Take care not to INTERCHANGE THE interchange the two TWO UNITS. units. |
| **CAREFUL (adj)** | BE CAREFUL WHEN Take care when YOU INSTALL THE installing the electronic ELECTRONIC BOARD. board. |
| **talk (v) — UNNAPROVED** | SPEAK (v) SPEAK INTO THE Talk into the MICROPHONE. microphone. |
| **TAP (v)** | , To hit lightly and quickly TAP THE BOLT WITH A TAPS, MALLET. TAPPED, TAPPED |

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ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English
Word Approved meaning/
(part of speech) ALTERNATIVES STE EXAMPLE Non-STE example

| tape (v) | TAPE (TN) | ATTACH THE FOIL | Tape the foil in position. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  | WITH TAPE TO KEEP |  |
|  |  | IT IN POSITION. |  |

| Word (POS) | Meaning & Examples |
|------------|-------------------|
| **TASK (n)** | Assigned work or EACH TASK HAS AN procedure IDENTIFICATION LETTER. |
| **taut (adj) — UNNAPROVED** | TENSION (TN) MAKE SURE THAT THE Make sure the cables TENSION IN THE are taut. CABLES IS CORRECT. |
| **tear (v) — UNNAPROVED** | DAMAGE (n) BE CAREFUL THAT Take care you do not YOU DO NOT CAUSE tear the bellows. DAMAGE TO THE BELLOWS. |
| **technique (n) — UNNAPROVED** | METHOD (n) THIS METHOD GIVES This technique gives the THE BEST RESULTS. best results. |
| **TELESCOPIC (adj)** | Related to items that INSTALL THE retract into each other TELESCOPIC LENS IN THE CAMERA. |
| **TELL (v)** | , To give an order or PUT A WARNING TELLS, supply information NOTICE IN THE TOLD, ENTRANCE TO TELL TOLD VISITORS ABOUT THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. THE COMPUTER TELLS THE TECHNICIAN THE ERROR CODE. TEMPORARILY In a temporary manner ATTACH THE COVER (adv) TEMPORARILY. |
| **TEMPORARY (adj)** | For a short time only, not THIS INSTALLATION IS permanent ONLY TEMPORARY. |
| **tension (v) — UNNAPROVED** | TENSION (TN) ADJUST THE TENSION Tension cables to the IN THE CABLES TO correct value. THE CORRECT VALUE. |
