# Page 413–416 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 413–416 of 434

# Page 413 of 434

| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **vary (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | CHANGE (v) | CHANGE THE<br>FREQUENCY AND<br>RECORD THE<br>RESULTS. | Vary the frequency and<br>record the results. |
| **vent (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | RELEASE (v)<br>FLOW (v)<br>OPEN (adj) | RELEASE THE<br>PRESSURE.<br>LET THE FUEL FLOW<br>FREELY OVERBOARD.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>TANK IS IN AN OPEN<br>AREA THAT HAS A<br>GOOD AIRFLOW. | Vent the pressure.<br>Let the fuel vent freely<br>overboard.<br>Make sure that the tank<br>is in an area that is<br>vented to the<br>atmosphere. |
| **ventilate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | AIRFLOW (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>AREA WHERE YOU<br>WILL USE THIS<br>SOLVENT HAS GOOD<br>AIRFLOW. | Ventilate the area where<br>this solvent is used. |
| **ventilation (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | AIRFLOW (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>AIRFLOW IS<br>SUFFICIENT. | Make sure that the<br>ventilation is sufficient. |
| **verify (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | MAKE SURE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>FITTINGS ARE TIGHT. | Verify the tightness of<br>the fittings. |
| **VERTICAL (adj)** | At 90 degrees to the<br>horizon | MEASURE THE<br>VERTICAL DISTANCE<br>BETWEEN THE TWO<br>POINTS ON THE<br>GRAPH |  |
| **VERTICALLY (adv)** | At 90 degrees to the<br>horizon | THE POINTER MOVES<br>VERTICALLY ALONG<br>THE SCALE. |  |
| **VERY (adv)** | To a high degree | ADD THE OIL VERY<br>SLOWLY. |  |
| **via (prep) — UNNAPPROVED** | THROUGH (prep) | GET ACCESS<br>THROUGH THE No. 6<br>BREAK-IN PANEL. | Get access via No. 6<br>break-in panel. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **vibrate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | VIBRATION (n) | IF THERE IS<br>VIBRATION IN THE<br>UNIT, DISCONNECT<br>THE POWER SUPPLY. | If the unit vibrates, cut<br>the power. |
| **VIBRATION (n)** | Regular movement from<br>a center position | PRESSURE SURGES<br>AND VIBRATION CAN<br>CAUSE WEAR ON THE<br>HOSES |  |
| **vicinity (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | NEAR (prep)<br>ADJACENT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT<br>SOLVENTS ARE NOT<br>NEAR THE ENGINE<br>EXHAUST.<br>DO AN INSPECTION<br>OF THE DAMAGE AND<br>OF THE ADJACENT<br>AREA. | Make sure that solvents<br>are not in the vicinity of<br>the engine exhaust.<br>Do an inspection of the<br>damage and of the<br>immediate vicinity. |
| **VIEW (n)** | The ability to see<br>something | MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU HAVE A<br>SATISFACTORY VIEW<br>OF ALL<br>COMPONENTS. |  |
| **view (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | SEE (v)<br>LOOK (v) | THE BOLT WILL BE AT<br>THE 2 O'CLOCK<br>POSITION WHEN SEEN<br>FROM THE REAR.<br>THE BOLT WILL BE AT<br>THE 2 O’CLOCK<br>POSITION WHEN YOU<br>LOOK AT THE PUMP<br>FROM THE REAR. | The bolt will be at 2<br>o'clock when viewed<br>from the rear.<br>The bolt will be at 2<br>o'clock when viewed<br>from the rear. |
| **vigorous (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | FORCE (TN) | WHEN YOU CLEAN<br>THE CARPET, DO NOT<br>USE TOO MUCH<br>FORCE ON THE<br>BRUSH. TOO MUCH<br>FORCE CAN CAUSE<br>DAMAGE TO THE<br>CARPET. | Vigorous cleaning with a<br>brush can cause<br>damage to the carpet. |
| **vigorously (adv) — UNNAPPROVED** | FORCE (TN) | WHEN YOU MOVE THE<br>CONTROL WHEEL, DO<br>NOT APPLY TOO<br>MUCH FORCE. | Do not move the control<br>wheel too vigorously. |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **visible (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | SEE (v)<br>VIEW (n) | MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU CAN SEE THE OIL<br>LEVEL THROUGH THE<br>SIGHT GAUGE.<br>WHEN THE INDICATOR<br>COMES INTO VIEW,<br>STOP THE TEST<br>PROCEDURE. | Make certain that the oil<br>level is visible through<br>the sight gauge.<br>When the indicator is<br>visible, stop the test<br>procedure. |
| **VISUAL (adj)** | That you can see | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>VISUAL INDICATOR<br>SHOWS THE<br>CORRECT VALUE. |  |
| **VISUALLY (adv)** | With the eyes | VISUALLY EXAMINE<br>THE DUCT. |  |
| **vital (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | MANDATORY (adj) | IT IS MANDATORY TO<br>OBEY THE<br>SUPPLIER’S<br>MAINTENANCE<br>INTERVALS. | It is vital to obey the<br>supplier’s maintenance<br>intervals. |
| **VOICE (n)** | The sound you make<br>when you speak | SPEAK INTO THE<br>MICROPHONE IN<br>YOUR USUAL VOICE. |  |
| **volatile (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | Use a different<br>construction. Tell<br>the reader what<br>the risk or effect<br>is. | BE CAREFUL WITH<br>THE SOLVENT NEAR<br>FLAMES OR SPARKS.<br>THIS SOLVENT CAN<br>RELEASE FLAMMABLE<br>FUMES. | Be careful with the<br>solvent (this solvent is<br>volatile and can be<br>dangerous). |
| **VOLUME (n)** | 1.<br>The space that an<br>object fills<br>2.<br>How loud a sound is | MEASURE THE<br>VOLUME OF THE OIL<br>CAREFULLY.<br>TO ADJUST THE<br>VOLUME, USE THE<br>BUTTONS ON THE<br>SIDE OF THE PHONE. |  |

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| **Word**<br>**(part of speech)** | **Approved meaning/**<br>**ALTERNATIVES** | **STE EXAMPLE** | **Non-STE example** |
|---|---|---|---|
| **WAIT (v),**<br>**WAITS,**<br>**WAITED,**<br>**WAITED** | To stop doing something<br>while another thing<br>occurs. | (1) IF THE STATUS OF<br>THE FAULT IS “NOT<br>CONFIRMED”:<br>(a) OPEN THE<br>APPLICABLE<br>CIRCUIT BREAKER.<br>(b) WAIT FOR<br>4 MINUTES.<br>(c) DO THE BITE TEST. |  |
| **WALK (v),**<br>**WALKS,**<br>**WALKED,**<br>**WALKED** | To move on foot from<br>one location to a<br>different location | DO NOT WALK ON<br>THIS AREA. |  |
| **WANT (v),**<br>**WANTS,**<br>**WANTED,**<br>**WANTED** | To intend, to desire | RECORD THE NAME<br>OF THE FILE THAT<br>YOU WANT TO<br>DOWNLOAD.<br>IF YOU WANT TO<br>STOP THE<br>PROCEDURE,<br>RECORD THE<br>NUMBER OF THE LAST<br>COMPLETED STEP. |  |
| **WARM (adj)** | Moderately hot | KEEP THE GASKETS<br>IN A WARM, DRY<br>AREA. |  |
| **warm (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | WARM (adj) | MAKE THE MIXTURE<br>WARM BEFORE YOU<br>USE IT. | Warm the mixture before<br>use. |
| **warn (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | TELL (v)<br>WARNING (TN) | TELL PERSONNEL TO<br>STAY AWAY FROM<br>THE CONVEYOR<br>SYSTEM.<br>IF THE INSTRUCTIONS<br>GIVE A WARNING<br>ABOUT DANGEROUS<br>PRESSURE, DO NOT<br>OPEN THE<br>CONTAINER. | Warn personnel to stay<br>away from the conveyor<br>system.<br>If the instructions warn of<br>a dangerous pressure,<br>do not open the<br>container. |
| **wash (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | CLEAN (v) | CLEAN YOUR HANDS<br>WITH SOAP. | Wash your hands using<br>soap. |
