# ASD-STE100 Issue 9 — words that are not approved (Part 2 dictionary)

Source: ASD-STE100 Issue 9 (2025-01-15), Part 2 word list. A lowercase headword is NOT approved in STE. Replace it with an approved alternative. Entry format: `word (part of speech) -> APPROVED ALTERNATIVE 1; APPROVED ALTERNATIVE 2`. (TN) = technical noun, (TV) = technical verb, [square brackets] = rewording hint.
Lookup example: `grep -i "^accomplish " dictionary-unapproved.md`
The spec introduction states 1274 words that are not approved. This file has 1319 entry lines that cover 1257 distinct headwords (one line per part of speech).

abaft (prep) -> AFT OF (prep)
abandon (v) -> GO (v); STOP (v)
abate (v) -> DECREASE (v)
ability (n) -> CAN (v)
able (adj) -> CAN (v)
abnormal (adj) -> UNUSUAL (adj); INCORRECT (adj)
abnormality (n) -> DEFECT (TN)
abrupt (adj) -> SUDDEN (adj); SUDDENLY (adv)
absence (n) -> NONE (pron); NOT (adv); NO (adj)
absent (adj) -> MISSING (adj); NO (adj)
absolutely (adv) -> FULLY (adv)
absorption (n) -> ABSORB (v)
abundant (adj) -> LARGE (adj)
abut (v) -> TOUCH (v)
accelerate (v) -> INCREASE (v); FASTER (adj)
acceptable (adj) -> PERMITTED (adj); SATISFACTORY (adj); SERVICEABLE (adj)
acceptance (n) -> ACCEPT (v)
accessible (adj) -> ACCESS (n)
accommodate (v) -> LET (v)
accomplish (v) -> DO (v); COMPLETE (v); [you can use a more accurate verb]
according to (prep) -> REFER (v)
account for (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
accumulate (v) -> COLLECT (v)
accumulation (n) -> QUANTITY (n); COLLECT (v)
accuracy (n) -> PRECISION (n)
achieve (v) -> GET (v)
acquire (v) -> GET (v)
acrid (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj)
act (v) -> [use an accurate verb]
action (n) -> STEP (n); PROCEDURE (n); TASK (n)
activity (n) -> TASK (n); PROCEDURE (n); WORK (n)
actuate (v) -> START (v); OPERATE (v); PUSH (v)
actuation (n) -> OPERATION (n)
addition (n) -> ADD (v)
additional (adj) -> MORE (adj)
adequate (adj) -> SUFFICIENT (adj)
adhere (v) -> BOND (v); OBEY (v)
adhesion (n) -> BOND (n)
adjoining (adj) -> ADJACENT (adj)
admit (v) -> LET (v)
adopt (v) -> USE (v)
advance (n) -> FORWARD (adj)
advance (v) -> SET (v); FORWARD (adv)
adverse (adj) -> BAD (adj); [if possible, give accurate and correct conditions]
advisable (adj) -> RECOMMEND (v)
advise (v) -> TELL (v); RECOMMEND (v)
affect (v) -> EFFECT (n); [if possible, be accurate]
aggravate (v) -> INCREASE (v)
agitate (v) -> SHAKE (v)
agitation (n) -> SHAKE (v)
ahead (adv) -> FORWARD (adv)
aid (v) -> HELP (v)
aim (v) -> POINT (v)
air-dry (v) -> DRY (v)
alert (v) -> TELL (v)
alignment (n) -> ALIGN (v)
allocate (v) -> GIVE (v)
allow (v) -> LET (v)
allowable (adj) -> PERMITTED (adj); APPROVED (adj)
already (adv) -> IN PROGRESS (adv); NO OTHER; [frequently no alternative is necessary]
alter (v) -> CHANGE (v)
alteration (n) -> CHANGE (v)
alternate (adj) -> ALTERNATIVE (adj); EACH SECOND
alternate (v) -> THEN (adv)
alternately (adv) -> IN ONE (TN) … AND THEN THE OTHER
alternatively (adv) -> ALTERNATIVE (n)
amend (v) -> CHANGE (v)
amendment (n) -> CHANGE (n); CHANGE (v)
among (prep) -> IN (prep)
amount (n) -> QUANTITY (n)
analyze (v) -> ANALYSIS (TN)
anchor (v) -> ATTACH (v)
ancillary (adj) -> AUXILIARY (adj); SECONDARY (adj)
annotation (n) -> WRITE (v); RECORD (v)
annunciate (v) -> SHOW (v)
another (adj) -> ONE (TN) MORE; DIFFERENT (adj); AGAIN (adv)
anticlockwise (adv) -> COUNTERCLOCKWISE (adv)
any (adj) -> [frequently no alternative is necessary]
any (pron) -> ONE (TN)
anytime (adv) -> WHEN (conj)
aperture (n) -> OPENING (n)
apparent (adj) -> SEE (v); FIND (v)
appear (v) -> SHOW (v); VIEW (n); THINK (v); POSSIBLE (adj)
application (n) -> APPLY (v)
appoint (v) -> TELL (v)
approach (v) -> GO NEAR
appropriate (adj) -> APPLICABLE (adj)
approve (v) -> APPROVAL (n)
arise (v) -> OCCUR (v); CAUSE (v)
arrange (v) -> PUT (v)
arrangement (n) -> CONFIGURATION (TN); PREPARE (v)
arrest (v) -> STOP (v); HOLD (v)
arrive (v) -> GET (v)
article (n) -> OBJECT (n)
as (conj) -> BECAUSE (conj); WHILE (conj); AS FOLLOWS; AS NECESSARY; AS SHOWN
ascertain (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
ask (v) -> TELL (v); SPEAK (v)
assess (v) -> CALCULATE (v); ESTIMATE (n)
assessment (n) -> ESTIMATE (n); CALCULATE (v)
assign (v) -> GIVE (v)
assist (v) -> HELP (v)
assistance (n) -> AID (n); HELP (v)
associated (adj) -> CORRECT (adj); RELATED (adj); ITS (adj); THEIR (adj)
assume (v) -> THINK (v)
assure (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
as to (prep) -> ABOUT (prep)
asymmetric (adj) -> NOT SYMMETRICAL
attachment (n) -> ATTACH (v)
attain (v) -> SHOW (v); BE (v); GET (v)
attempt (n) -> TRY (v)
attempt (v) -> TRY (v)
attention (n) -> AID (n); CAREFUL (adj); MONITOR (v)
audible (adj) -> HEAR (v); LISTEN (v)
augment (v) -> INCREASE (v)
aurally (adv) -> LISTEN (v); HEAR (v)
authentic (adj) -> ACCURATE (adj)
authorized (adj) -> APPROVED (adj)
avert (v) -> PREVENT (v)
avoid (v) -> PREVENT (v); DO NOT
aware (adj) -> KNOW (v); TELL (v)
back (adj) -> REAR (adj)
back (n) -> REAR (n)
back and forth (adv) -> DIRECTION (n)
back off (v) -> LOOSEN (v)
backup (n) -> EMERGENCY (n); AUXILIARY (adj)
backward (adv) -> REARWARD (adv)
badly (adv) -> INCORRECTLY (adv); UNSATISFACTORILY (adv); DECREASE (v)
bank (v) -> BANK (TN)
bared (adj) -> BARE (adj)
base (n) -> BOTTOM (n)
base (v) -> USE (v)
begin (v) -> START (v)
beginning (n) -> START (n); SOURCE (n); START (v)
below (adv) -> FOLLOW (v); THESE (adj)
beneath (prep) -> BELOW (prep)
beside (prep) -> ADJACENT TO
beware (v) -> CAREFUL (adj)
beyond (prep) -> MORE THAN
big (adj) -> LARGE (adj); [give an accurate value if possible]
bind (v) -> FREELY (adv); WIND AROUND
blank (v) -> SEAL (v); CAP (TN); COVER (TN)
blend (v) -> MIX (v)
block (v) -> CAUSE A BLOCKAGE
blot (v) -> DRY (v)
blunted (adj) -> BLUNT (adj)
bolt (v) -> ATTACH (v) (WITH A BOLT (TN) OR BOLTS (TN))
both (adj) -> THE TWO (TN)
bottom (v) -> TOUCH (v)
bounds (n) -> LIMIT (n)
brace (v) -> HOLD (v); STRONG (adj)
branch (v) -> DIVIDE (v)
breadth (n) -> WIDTH (n)
break (n) -> STOP (v)
breakdown (n) -> STOP (v)
brilliance (n) -> INTENSITY (n); BRIGHT (adj)
bring (v) -> MOVE (v); PUT (v)
briskly (adv) -> QUICKLY (adv)
broadcast (v) -> TRANSMIT (v)
brush (v) -> BRUSH (TN)
brush on (v) -> BRUSH (TN)
build (n) -> STRUCTURE (n)
build (v) -> ASSEMBLE (v)
bump (v) -> HIT (v)
burst (v) -> BREAK (v)
butt (v) -> TOUCH (v)
by means of (prep) -> WITH (prep)
calculation (n) -> CALCULATE (v)
call (v) -> TELL (v)
cap (v) -> SEAL (v); CAP (TN); COVER (TN)
capability (n) -> FUNCTION (n); CAN (v)
capable (adj) -> APPROVED (adj); CAN (v)
care (n) -> PRECAUTION (n); CAREFUL (adj); CAREFULLY (adv)
carry (v) -> TRANSMIT (v); TRANSPORT (TN)
carry out (v) -> DO (v); MEASURE (v); [use a more accurate command verb]
case (n) -> CONDITION (n)
case (in case of) (conj) -> IF (conj)
categorize (v) -> CATEGORY (TN)
caution (v) -> TELL (v)
cautiously (adv) -> CAREFULLY (adv)
cavity (n) -> HOLE (n); SPACE (n)
cease (v) -> STOP (v)
center (v) -> CENTER (TN)
centralize (v) -> CENTER (TN)
certain (adj) -> SURE (adj); SOME (adj); SPECIFIED (adj)
certify (v) -> WRITE (v); APPROVAL (n)
chafe (v) -> RUB (v)
chafed (adj) -> WORN (adj)
chance (by chance) (n) -> RISK (n); ACCIDENTALLY (adv)
channel (v) -> CHANNEL (TN)
characteristic (n) -> PROPERTY (n); QUALITY (n)
check (v) -> MAKE SURE (v); MEASURE (v); EXAMINE (v); CHECK (n)
chip (n) -> PARTICLE (n)
chip (v) -> DAMAGED (adj)
chock (v) -> CHOCK (TN)
choice (n) -> SELECTION (n); ALTERNATIVE (adj)
choose (v) -> SELECT (v); ALTERNATIVE (adj)
circa (prep) -> APPROXIMATELY (adv)
circle (v) -> AROUND (prep)
circulate (v) -> SUPPLY (v)
clamp (v) -> ATTACH (v) (WITH A CLAMP (TN) OR CLAMPS (TN)); PUT (v) (A CLAMP (TN) OR CLAMPS (TN))
classification (n) -> CLASS (TN); CATEGORY (TN)
cleanliness (n) -> CLEAN (adj)
clear (v) -> CLEAN (v); [use a different construction]
click (v) -> CLICK (n)
clip (v) -> CUT (v); ATTACH (v) (WITH A CLIP (TN) OR CLIPS (TN))
close (adj) -> NEAR (prep)
closely (adv) -> CAREFULLY (adv)
close to (adv) -> NEAR (prep)
coat (n) -> LAYER (n)
coat (v) -> LAYER (n)
coating (n) -> LAYER (n)
cock (v) -> SET (v)
code (v) -> IDENTIFY (v); CODE (n)
coil (v) -> WIND (v)
coincide (v) -> ALIGN (v)
coincident (adj) -> SYNCHRONIZED (adj); ALIGN (v)
collapse (v) -> CLOSE (v); FALL (v)
color code (v) -> IDENTIFY (v); CODE (n)
colored (adj) -> COLOR (n)
combine (v) -> MIX (v); PUT TOGETHER
combustible (adj) -> FLAMMABLE (adj)
commence (v) -> START (v)
commencement (n) -> START (v)
common (adj) -> SAME (adv)
communicate (v) -> CONTACT (v); SPEAK (v); HEAR (v); COMMUNICATION (n)
comparison (n) -> COMPARE (v)
compile (v) -> MAKE A LIST; RECORD (v); COLLECT (v)
complete (adj) -> FULL (adj); ALL (adj); COMPLETED (adj)
completely (adv) -> FULLY (adv)
completion (n) -> END (n); COMPLETE (v)
complicated (adj) -> NOT EASY
comply (v) -> OBEY (v); [allowed in law and regulations - refer to rule 1.12]
comprehensive (adj) -> FULL (adj)
comprise (v) -> HAVE (v); CONTAIN (v)
compulsory (adj) -> MANDATORY (adj)
compute (v) -> CALCULATE (v)
concentrate (v) -> ALL (adj)
concern (v) -> APPLICABLE (adj)
conclusion (n) -> END (n); RESULT (n)
concurrently (adj) -> AT THE SAME TIME
conduct (v) -> DO (v)
confine to (v) -> ONLY (adv)
confirm (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
conflict (n) -> DIFFERENT (adj); AGREE (v)
conform (v) -> AGREE (v)
conformance (n) -> AGREE (v)
conformity (n) -> AGREE (v)
consecutive (adj) -> ONE (TN) AFTER THE OTHER
consecutively (adv) -> ONE (TN) AFTER THE OTHER; SEQUENCE (n)
consequence (n) -> BECAUSE OF (prep)
consider (v) -> THINK (v)
considerable (adj) -> LARGE (adj); IMPORTANT (adj); DANGEROUS (adj)
consist of (v) -> HAVE (v)
consistent (adj) -> AGREE (v)
construct (v) -> ASSEMBLE (v)
consult (v) -> REFER (v)
contaminant (n) -> CONTAMINATION (n)
contaminated (adj) -> DIRTY (adj); CONTAMINATION (n)
contiguous (adj) -> ADJACENT (adj)
conventional (adj) -> STANDARD (adj)
converse (adj) -> OPPOSITE (adj)
convert (v) -> CHANGE (v)
convey (v) -> MOVE (v); TELL (v)
cool (v) -> DECREASE (v); COOL (adj)
coordinate (v) -> SYNCHRONIZED (adj)
copy (v) -> WRITE (v); COPY (n); RECORD (v)
correctness (n) -> CORRECT (adj); CORRECTLY (adv)
correspond (v) -> AGREE (v); SAME (adj); DIFFERENT (adj)
corresponding (adj) -> RELATED (adj)
corrode (v) -> CORROSION (TN)
corrosive (adj) -> CORROSION (TN)
couple (v) -> CONNECT (v); ATTACH (v)
cover (v) -> INCLUDE (v); HAVE (v); COVER (TN)
crack (v) -> OPEN (v); CRACK (TN)
create (v) -> MAKE (v); CAUSE (v)
critical (adj) -> VERY IMPORTANT; CAREFUL (adj)
cross (v) -> ACROSS (adv); CORRECTLY (adv)
curvature (n) -> BEND (n); CURVE (n); RADIUS (TN)
curve (v) -> MAKE A CURVE
cycle (v) -> CYCLE (n)
damage (v) -> DAMAGE (n)
damp (adj) -> MOIST (adj)
dampen (v) -> DECREASE (v); MAKE MOIST
danger (n) -> RISK (n); DANGEROUS (adj) [note: "danger" is a technical noun when it identifies a safety instruction; refer to section 7]
dangerously (adv) -> DANGEROUS (adj)
deadly (adj) -> KILL (v)
deaerate (v) -> BLEED (v); AIR (TN)
dearm (v) -> DISARM (v); REMOVE (v)
decay (v) -> DECREASE (v)
decelerate (v) -> DECREASE (v); SLOWER (adj)
decide (v) -> SELECT (v); DECISION (n)
decontamination (n) -> REMOVE CONTAMINATION; CLEAN (v)
decrease (n) -> DECREASE (v)
decrement (n) -> INCREMENT (n)
define (v) -> CALCULATE (v); GIVE (v); SPECIFIED (adj)
deflect (v) -> MOVE (v)
deflection (n) -> MOVEMENT (n); POSITION (n); TRAVEL (n)
deformed (adj) -> DAMAGED (adj); DEFORMATION (TN)
defueling (n) -> DEFUEL (v)
degrease (v) -> GREASE (TN)
de-ice (v) -> ICE (TN)
delay (n) -> INTERVAL (n); IMMEDIATELY (adv)
delay (v) -> AFTER (prep)
delete (v) -> ERASE (v); REMOVE (v)
delicate (adj) -> EASILY DAMAGED
deliver (v) -> SUPPLY (v)
delivery (n) -> SUPPLY (v)
demand (v) -> NECESSARY (adj)
denote (v) -> SHOW (v)
dent (v) -> DENT (TN)
depend (v) -> IF (conj)
deplete (v) -> DECREASE (v)
deposit (n) -> PARTICLE (n); CONTAMINATION (n)
depress (v) -> PUSH (v)
depressurize (v) -> PRESSURE (TN)
describe (v) -> GIVE (v)
deselect (v) -> CANCEL (v)
design (v) -> HAVE (v)
desired (adj) -> NECESSARY (adj); CORRECT (adj)
destroy (v) -> BREAK (v)
detach (v) -> DISCONNECT (v); DISENGAGE (v); REMOVE (v)
detail (n) -> INSTRUCTION (n)
detail (v) -> GIVE (v); REFER (v); SPECIFIED (adj)
detect (v) -> FIND (v); SENSE (v)
determine (v) -> FIND (v); GIVE (v); SELECT (v); CALCULATE (v)
detrimental (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj); DAMAGE (n)
develop (v) -> START (v); CAUSE (v)
deviate (v) -> OBEY (v)
devise (v) -> MAKE (v); FIND (v)
diagnose (v) -> FIND (v)
diametrically (adv) -> OPPOSITE (adj)
differ (v) -> DIFFERENT (adj)
differentiate (v) -> IDENTIFY (v)
difficult (adj) -> NOT EASY; NOT EASILY
difficulty (n) -> NOT EASY; NOT EASILY
dilute (v) -> MIX (v); ADD (v)
dim (v) -> DECREASE (v)
diminish (v) -> DECREASE (v)
dip (v) -> MOMENTARILY (adv)
direct (v) -> POINT (v)
disappear (v) -> VIEW (n) [go out of view]
discharge (v) -> RELEASE (v); GO (v)
discontinue (v) -> STOP (v)
discover (v) -> FIND (v)
discrepancy (n) -> DIFFERENCE (n)
disinfect (v) -> DISINFECTANT (TN)
dismantle (v) -> DISASSEMBLE (v)
dispatch (v) -> SEND (v)
disperse (v) -> REMOVE (v)
displace (v) -> MOVE (v)
display (v) -> SHOW (v)
dispose of (v) -> DISCARD (v)
disposition (n) -> LOCATION (n); POSITION (n)
disregard (v) -> IGNORE (v)
distinct (adj) -> CLEAR (adj)
distinctly (adv) -> CLEARLY (adv)
distort (v) -> TWIST (v)
distribute (v) -> APPLY (v); SUPPLY (v)
distribution (n) -> SUPPLY (n)
disturb (v) -> MOVE (v); CHANGE (v)
don (v) -> USE (v); PUT ON (v)
doubt (n) -> NOT SURE; THINK (v)
downward (adv) -> DOWN (adv)
drag (v) -> PULL (v)
draw (v) -> MAKE (v); PULL (v)
dress (v) -> USE (v); PUT ON (v)
drift (v) -> MOVE (v); REMOVE (v) (WITH A DRIFT (TN))
drive (v) -> MOVE (v); REMOVE (v); OPERATE (v)
droop (v) -> MOVE (v) [move down]
drop (v) -> FALL (v); DECREASE (v)
due to (prep) -> BECAUSE OF (prep); BECAUSE (conj)
dull (adj) -> DIM (adj); MATT (adj)
duration (n) -> DURING (prep)
dust (v) -> APPLY (v)
early (adj) -> SHORT (adj)
earth (n) -> GROUND (n)
earth (v) -> GROUND (v)
ease (n) -> EASILY (adv); EASY (adj)
ease (v) -> CAREFULLY REMOVE; CAREFULLY MOVE
effect (v) -> DO (v)
effective (adj) -> GOOD (adj)
efficacious (adj) -> GOOD (adj)
efficient (adj) -> SATISFACTORY (adj)
efficiently (adv) -> SATISFACTORILY (adv)
efflux (n) -> EXHAUST (n)
effort (n) -> FORCE (TN); TRY (v)
either (adj) -> ONE (TN) OF THE TWO (TN)
either (conj) -> OR (conj)
either (pron) -> ONE (TN) OR THE OTHER
ejection (n) -> EJECT (v)
elapse (v) -> TIME (n); AFTER (prep); INTERVAL (n)
eliminate (v) -> REMOVE (v); STOP (v); PREVENT (v)
emit (v) -> FROM (prep)
employ (v) -> USE (v); HAVE (v)
empty (v) -> REMOVE (v)
enable (v) -> LET (v)
encircle (v) -> AROUND (prep)
enclosed (adj) -> CLOSED (adj)
encounter (v) -> BE (v); FIND (v)
end (v) -> STOP (v); COMPLETE (v)
enforce (v) -> OBEY (v)
engagement (n) -> ENGAGE (v)
enlarge (v) -> INCREASE (v); LARGE (adj)
enough (adj) -> SUFFICIENT (adj)
ensue (v) -> CAUSE (v)
ensure (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
enter (v) -> GO INTO; RECORD (v); ENTRY (n)
entire (adj) -> FULL (adj); ALL (adj)
entirely (adv) -> FULLY (adv)
equal (v) -> SAME (adj); EQUAL (adj)
equip (v) -> INSTALL (v)
equipped (adj) -> HAVE (v)
erect (v) -> ASSEMBLE (v); BECOME STABLE
erratic (adj) -> IRREGULAR (adj)
escape (v) -> DEFLATE (v); RELEASE (v)
establish (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
estimate (v) -> ESTIMATE (n)
evaluate (v) -> EXAMINE (v); ANALYSIS (TN)
evaluation (n) -> EXAMINE (v); ANALYSIS (TN)
evaporate (v) -> DRY (v)
even (adj) -> SMOOTH (adj); SAME (adj); FLAT (adj); FLUSH (adj); LEVEL (adj)
evenly (adv) -> GRADUALLY (adv); EQUALLY (adv)
event (n) -> IF (conj)
eventually (adv) -> SOME TIME
every (adj) -> ALL (adj); EACH (adj); INTERVAL (n)
evidence (n) -> INDICATION (n); SIGN (n); SHOW (v)
evidence (v) -> SHOW (v); FIND (v)
evident (adj) -> FIND (v)
exact (adj) -> ACCURATE (adj); CORRECT (adj)
exactly (adv) -> ACCURATELY (adv); FULLY (adv); CORRECT (adj)
examination (n) -> EXAMINE (v); FIND (v)
exceed (v) -> MORE THAN
except (prep) -> [use a different construction; be accurate]
exception (n) -> [use a different construction; be accurate]
exceptional (adj) -> UNUSUAL (adj)
exceptionally (adv) -> UNUSUALLY (adv)
excess (adj) -> TOO MUCH; MORE THAN; UNWANTED (adj); NOT NECESSARY
excess (n) -> TOO MUCH; MORE THAN
excessive (adj) -> TOO MUCH; MORE THAN
excessively (adv) -> TOO MUCH; MORE THAN
exchange (v) -> INTERCHANGE (v); REPLACE (v)
exclude (v) -> NOT INCLUDE; NOT USE
excluding (prep) -> WITHOUT (prep)
execute (v) -> DO (v)
exempt (adj) -> NO (adj); NOT SHOW
exercise (v) -> MAKE SURE (v); CAREFUL (adj)
exert (v) -> APPLY (v); PUT (v)
exhale (v) -> BREATHE (v)
exhaust (v) -> REMOVE (v); DECREASE (v); RELEASE (v)
exhaustive (adj) -> ALL (adj); FULL (adj)
exist (v) -> BE (v)
expect (v) -> POSSIBLE (adj)
expel (v) -> REMOVE (v); BLEED (v); RELEASE (v)
explain (v) -> TELL (v)
expose (v) -> GET (v)
extent (n) -> DEPTH (n); LENGTH (n); WIDTH (n)
exterior (n) -> EXTERNAL (adj)
extra (adj) -> MORE (adj)
extract (v) -> REMOVE (v)
extreme (adj) -> VERY HIGH (adj); VERY BAD (adj); VERY COLD (adj); VERY HOT (adj)
extremely (adv) -> VERY (adv)
exude (v) -> OUT OF (prep)
fabricate (v) -> MAKE (v)
face (v) -> POINT (v); TURN (v)
facilitate (v) -> HELP (v); MAKE … EASIER
facility (n) -> [use the specific facility name as a technical noun; be accurate]
factor (n) -> CAUSE (n)
fail (v) -> IF … NOT; FAILURE (TN); UNSATISFACTORY (adj)
failed (adj) -> DEFECTIVE (adj); UNSERVICEABLE (adj)
failure (n) -> IF … NOT; [approved as technical noun (TN) when it means a performance error or loss of serviceability]
faint (adj) -> DIM (adj); INTENSITY (n) [refer also to BRIGHT (adj)]
fall (n) -> DECREASE (v)
false (adj) -> INCORRECT (adj)
falter (v) -> SMOOTHLY (adv); CONSTANT (adj)
familiar (adj) -> KNOW (v)
fashion (n) -> PROCEDURE (n)
fast (adv) -> QUICKLY (adv)
fasten (v) -> ATTACH (v); CONNECT (v)
fatal (adj) -> KILL (v)
faulty (adj) -> DEFECTIVE (adj); INCORRECT (adj); UNSERVICEABLE (adj); UNSATISFACTORY (adj)
fear (v) -> THINK (v); MAKE SURE (v)
feasible (adj) -> POSSIBLE (adj); CAN (CANNOT) (v)
feature (v) -> HAVE (v)
feed (v) -> PUT (v); SUPPLY (v)
few (adj) -> SMALL NUMBER [if possible, give an accurate number]
few (a few) (adj) -> SOME (adj) [if not sufficient, give the range, number, or quantity]
file (v) -> REMOVE (v) (WITH A FILE (TN))
filing (n) -> PARTICLE (n)
film (n) -> LAYER (n)
filter (v) -> FILTER (TN)
final (adj) -> LAST (adj)
finding (n) -> RESULT (n)
fine (adj) -> SMALL (adj)
finger-tighten (v) -> TIGHTEN … WITH YOUR FINGERS
finish (v) -> COMPLETE (v)
firmly (adv) -> TIGHTLY (adv)
fit (v) -> INSTALL (v); ATTACH (v); CORRECT (adj)
fix (v) -> ATTACH (v); SET (v); REPAIR (v); INSTALL (v)
flatness (n) -> FLAT (adj)
flatten (v) -> FLAT (adj)
flaw (n) -> DAMAGE (n); DEFECTIVE (adj) [if possible, be accurate]
flex (v) -> BEND (v)
flood (v) -> USE TOO MUCH
fluctuate (v) -> CONSTANT (adj)
focus (v) -> FOCUS (TN)
fold (n) -> FOLD (v)
following (adj) -> THESE (adj); FOLLOW (v)
forbidden (adj) -> DO NOT; NOT PERMITTED
force (v) -> PUSH (v); FORCE (TN)
forecast (v) -> POSSIBLE (adj)
foreign (adj) -> UNWANTED (adj)
foremost (adj) -> FRONT (n)
form (n) -> SHAPE (n)
form (v) -> BE (v)
fortify (v) -> STRONG (adj)
foul (v) -> CATCH (v); HIT (v); TOUCH (v); CLEARANCE (n)
fouled (adj) -> DIRTY (adj); CLOGGED (adj); CATCH (v)
fragile (adj) -> EASILY DAMAGED
free from (adj) -> NO (adj)
free (v) -> RELEASE (v)
fresh (adj) -> CLEAN (adj); NEW (adj)
fuel (v) -> REFUEL (v)
fulfill (v) -> OBEY (v)
function (v) -> OPERATE (v); MOVE (v)
fundamental (adj) -> IMPORTANT (adj)
further (adj) -> MORE (adj)
further (adv) -> MORE (adv)
gain (n) -> INCREASE (v)
gain (v) -> GET (v)
gall (v) -> GALLING (TN)
gap (n) -> CLEARANCE (n); DISTANCE (n); SPACE (n)
garbled (adj) -> CLEAR (adj); CLEARLY (adv)
garner (v) -> COLLECT (v)
gaseous (adj) -> GAS (n)
gash (v) -> DAMAGED (adj)
gather (v) -> COLLECT (v)
gauge (v) -> MEASURE (v)
generally (adv) -> USUALLY (adv)
generate (v) -> BE (v); GIVE (v); SUPPLY (v)
generous (adj) -> LARGE (adj); THICK (adj) [if possible, be accurate]
generously (adv) -> LARGE (adj); THICK (adj) [if possible, be accurate]
gentle (adj) -> CAREFULLY (adv); LIGHTLY (adv)
gently (adv) -> CAREFULLY (adv); LIGHTLY (adv)
genuine (adj) -> CORRECT (adj)
get (v) -> BECOME (v)
get away (v) -> GO AWAY
get down (v) -> DECREASE (v); GO DOWN
get into (v) -> GO INTO
get off (v) -> MOVE OFF
get to (v) -> BE (v); GO (v); INCREASE (v)
gleam (v) -> SHINY (adj)
glitch (n) -> ERROR (n); FAILURE (TN); UNSERVICEABLE (adj)
gloss (n) -> SHINY (adj)
glow (v) -> BE (v)
glue (v) -> BOND (v); ATTACH (v)
gouge (v) -> GOUGE (TN)
govern (v) -> CONTROL (v)
grab (v) -> USE (v); HOLD (v)
gradient (n) -> SLOPE (n)
gradual (adj) -> GRADUALLY (adv)
graph (v) -> GRAPH (TN)
grasp (v) -> HOLD (v)
grave (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj)
grease (v) -> LUBRICATE (v); GREASE (TN)
great (adj) -> LARGE (adj); MORE THAN; VERY (adv)
greatly (adv) -> VERY MUCH
grip (n) -> HOLD (v)
grip (v) -> HOLD (v)
grow (v) -> BECOME (v)
guard (v) -> GUARD (TN)
guide (v) -> PUT (v); MOVE (v)
gush (v) -> FLOW (n)
halt (v) -> STOP (v)
halve (v) -> HALF (TN)
hamper (v) -> PREVENT (v)
handle (v) -> MOVE (v); TOUCH (v); USE (v); CAREFUL (adj) [can be part of a safety sign, rule 8.6]
hand-tight (adj) -> TIGHTEN … WITH YOUR HAND
hand-tighten (v) -> TIGHTEN … WITH YOUR HAND
happen (v) -> OCCUR (v)
harden (v) -> HARD (adj); CURE (TV) [rule 1.12]
harm (v) -> INJURY (n); IRRITATION (TN) [rule 1.5]
harmful (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj); INJURY (n)
harmonize (v) -> AGREE (v); ALIGN (v)
haul (v) -> TOW (v); MOVE (v)
have to (v) -> [use a verb in the imperative form]
hazard (n) -> DANGEROUS (adj) [can be part of safety regulations]
hazardous (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj) [can be part of safety regulations]
hazy (adj) -> HAZE (TN)
head (v) -> POINT (v)
heat (v) -> HEAT (n); HOT (adj)
heighten (v) -> INCREASE (v)
help (n) -> AID (n)
helpful (adj) -> HELP (v)
hesitation (n) -> SMOOTHLY (adv); CORRECTLY (adv); IMMEDIATELY (adv)
highly (adv) -> VERY (adv)
hinder (v) -> PREVENT (v); DECREASE (v); BLOCKAGE (n); CLOGGED (adj)
hinge (v) -> TURN (v)
hitch (v) -> CONNECT (v)
hoist (v) -> LIFT (v)
hold (n) -> HOLD (v)
hold back (v) -> PREVENT (v)
hold off (v) -> PREVENT (v)
hook (v) -> PUT (v)
hook up (v) -> CONNECT (v)
house (v) -> CONTAIN (v)
however (adv) -> BUT (conj)
huge (adj) -> LARGE (adj)
hum (v) -> HUM (TN)
hurt (v) -> INJURY (n)
identical (adj) -> SAME (adj)
idle (v) -> IDLE (TN)
ignite (v) -> IGNITION (TN)
immediate (adj) -> IMMEDIATELY (adv)
immerse (v) -> SOAK (v); PUT FULLY INTO
immobilize (v) -> LOCK (v); PREVENT MOVEMENT
impact (n) -> HIT (v)
impact (v) -> HIT (v); EFFECT (n)
impair (v) -> DECREASE (v); OPERATE INCORRECTLY; CAUSE DAMAGE
implement (v) -> DO (v)
implementation (n) -> DO (v)
impossible (adj) -> NOT POSSIBLE; CANNOT (v)
impregnate (v) -> SOAK (v)
impression (n) -> THINK (v)
improper (adj) -> INCORRECT (adj)
improperly (adv) -> INCORRECTLY (adv)
improve (v) -> BETTER (adj)
impurity (n) -> UNWANTED MATERIAL; CONTAMINATION (n)
inactive (adj) -> NOT ACTIVE
inadvertent (adj) -> ACCIDENTAL (adj)
inadvertently (adv) -> ACCIDENTALLY (adv)
incline (n) -> SLOPE (n)
including (prep) -> THRU (prep); WITH (prep)
incompatible (adj) -> NOT COMPATIBLE
incomplete (adj) -> NOT FULL; NOT COMPLETED; ALL (adj)
incorporate (v) -> INCLUDE (v); HAVE (v)
incorporation (n) -> INCLUDE (v)
increase (n) -> INCREASE (v)
incur (v) -> CAUSE (v)
independent (adj) -> INDEPENDENTLY (adv)
indicate (v) -> SHOW (v); IDENTIFY (v); SPECIFIED (adj)
induce (v) -> CAUSE (v)
ineffective (adj) -> UNSERVICEABLE (adj); UNSATISFACTORY (adj); NOT OPERATE
inflammable (adj) -> FLAMMABLE (adj)
inform (v) -> TELL (v)
ingest (v) -> SWALLOW (v)
ingress (n) -> GO INTO
inhale (v) -> BREATHE (v)
inhibit (v) -> PREVENT (v)
initiate (v) -> START (v)
inject (v) -> PUT (v)
injection (n) -> PUT (v)
injure (v) -> INJURY (n)
inoperative (adj) -> OFF (adj); NOT OPERATE
insert (v) -> PUT (v); ENGAGE (v)
inside (adj) -> INNER (adj)
inside (n) -> INNER (adj)
inside (prep) -> IN (prep); INTO (prep)
inspect (v) -> EXAMINE (v); INSPECTION (n)
instead (adv) -> ALTERNATIVE (n)
instead of (prep) -> ALTERNATIVE (n)
insufficient (adj) -> NOT SUFFICIENT
insure (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
intact (adj) -> NOT DAMAGED
integral (adj) -> PART (n)
interconnect (v) -> CONNECT (v)
interfere (v) -> HIT (v); CATCH (v); TOUCH (v); INTERFERENCE (TN)
interference (n) -> HIT (v); CATCH (v); TOUCH (v); [can be a technical noun or part of a technical noun]
interior (n) -> INTERNALLY (adv); INTERNAL (adj)
intermediate (adj) -> MIDDLE (adj); BETWEEN (prep) [give the limits]
interrupt (v) -> STOP (v)
intersect (v) -> INTERSECTION (TN)
investigate (v) -> INVESTIGATION (n)
inward (adj) -> INNER (adj)
inward (adv) -> IN (adv)
irregularity (n) -> DAMAGE (n); DEFECT (TN); IRREGULAR (adj); UNUSUAL (adj)
isolation (n) -> ISOLATE (v)
jack (v) -> JACK (TN)
jam (v) -> FREELY (adv)
job (n) -> WORK (n); TASK (n)
join (v) -> BOND (v); ATTACH (v); CONNECT (v)
just (adv) -> IMMEDIATELY (adv)
key (v) -> REFER (v); KEY (TN)
kind (n) -> TYPE (n)
kink (v) -> KINK (TN)
knock (v) -> HIT (v)
label (v) -> IDENTIFY (v); LABEL (TN)
lack (n) -> NOT SUFFICIENT
land (v) -> LANDING (TN)
last (v) -> CONTINUE (v)
later (adj) -> SUBSEQUENT (adj); THEN (adv)
later (adv) -> SUBSEQUENTLY (adv); WHEN (conj); AFTER (prep)
lay (v) -> PUT (v)
lead (v) -> PUT (v)
leak (v) -> LEAK (n)
least (adv) -> MINIMUM (adj)
least (at least) (adv) -> MINIMUM (adj); MINIMUM (n)
leave (v) -> KEEP (v); LET … STAY (v); GO (v)
left-hand (adj) -> LEFT (adj)
legible (adj) -> READ (v)
lengthen (v) -> INCREASE (v)
lethal (adj) -> KILL (v)
level (v) -> LEVEL (adj)
liberal (adj) -> LARGE (adj); THICK (adj)
liberally (adv) -> LARGE (adj); THICK (adj)
lie (v) -> BE (v)
light (v) -> COME ON
limitation (n) -> LIMIT (n)
limited (adj) -> SMALL (adj)
link (v) -> CONNECT (v); ATTACH (v)
list (v) -> RECORD (v); SHOW (v); LIST (TN)
little (adj) -> SMALL (adj); SHORT (adj); NOT SUFFICIENT
little (a little) (adj) -> SMALL QUANTITY
little (a little) (adv) -> SMALL (adj)
load (v) -> INSTALL (v); LOAD (TN)
locate (v) -> FIND (v); ENGAGE (v); PUT (v)
log (v) -> RECORD (v)
long (as long as) (conj) -> WHILE (conj)
long (no longer) (adv) -> NOT … AT THIS TIME; UNTIL … NOT
loop (v) -> LOOP (n)
lose (v) -> DECREASE (v)
lost (adj) -> DECREASE (v); NOT FIND
lowermost (adj) -> BOTTOM (adj)
lukewarm (adj) -> WARM (adj)
main (adj) -> PRIMARY (adj)
maintain (v) -> KEEP (v); HOLD (v); MAINTENANCE (n)
major (adj) -> PRIMARY (adj)
make certain (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
maladjusted (adj) -> INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED
manipulate (v) -> MOVE (v); ADJUST (v)
manufacture (v) -> MAKE (v)
mark (v) -> IDENTIFY (v); MARK (n)
mask (v) -> APPLY (v)
match (v) -> ALIGN (v); AGREE (v)
mate (v) -> CONNECT (v); ENGAGE (v); TOGETHER (adv)
matter (n) -> MATERIAL (n)
may (v) -> CAN (v); POSSIBLY (adv)
medium (adj) -> MODERATE (adj)
meet (v) -> ENGAGE (v); TOUCH (v)
mention (v) -> GIVE (v)
mesh (v) -> ENGAGE (v)
meteorological (adj) -> WEATHER (n)
mid (adj) -> MIDDLE (adj)
mild (adj) -> WEAK (adj)
minimize (v) -> MINIMUM (n)
minor (adj) -> SMALL (adj)
miscellaneous (adj) -> OTHER (adj); ALL (adj)
misrigged (adj) -> INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED
mix (n) -> MIXTURE (n)
modify (v) -> CHANGE (v); MODIFICATION (TN)
moisten (v) -> MOIST (adj)
momentary (adj) -> MOMENTARILY (adv)
motion (n) -> MOVEMENT (n)
motor (v) -> DRY-MOTOR (TV); WET-MOTOR (TV); MOTORING (TN)
mount (v) -> INSTALL (v); ATTACH (v); PUT (v)
nearly (adv) -> ALMOST (adv)
need (v) -> NECESSARY (adj)
neither (adj) -> TWO (TN) … NOT
neither (pron) -> TWO (TN) … NOT
neutralize (v) -> NEUTRAL (adj)
never (adv) -> DO NOT
next (adv) -> THEN (adv)
next to (prep) -> ADJACENT TO (prep)
noisy (adj) -> NOISE (n)
nor (conj) -> NOT (adv)
normal (adj) -> USUAL (adj); CORRECT (adj)
normally (adv) -> USUALLY (adv); CORRECTLY (adv)
note (v) -> RECORD (v)
notify (v) -> TELL (v); CONTACT (v); WRITE (v)
now (adv) -> AT THIS TIME
observe (v) -> MONITOR (v); SEE (v); OBEY (v)
obstruct (v) -> CATCH (v); PREVENT (v); BLOCKAGE (n)
obstructed (adj) -> BLOCKED (adj); CLOGGED (adj)
obstruction (n) -> BLOCKAGE (n)
obtain (v) -> GET (v)
often (adv) -> FREQUENTLY (adv)
oil (v) -> LUBRICATE (v); OIL (TN)
oil-free (adj) -> OIL (TN)
old (adj) -> REMAINING (adj); USED (adj); EXPIRED (adj)
omit (v) -> DO NOT DO; IGNORE (v)
once (adv) -> ONE (TN) TIME
once (conj) -> WHEN (conj)
opaque (adj) -> NOT TRANSPARENT
operable (adj) -> OPERATE (v)
operational (adj) -> SERVICEABLE (adj); OPERATE (v) [can be part of a technical noun, e.g. OPERATIONAL TEST]
opportunity (n) -> [rewrite to be specific/accurate, e.g. AT THE NEXT CHECK]
option (n) -> ALTERNATIVE (n); POSSIBLE (adj); CAN (v)
order (n) -> SEQUENCE (n)
order (v) -> TELL (v); ORDER (TN)
orient (v) -> POINT (v)
origin (n) -> SOURCE (n)
original (adj) -> INITIAL (adj)
originate (v) -> SOURCE (n)
otherwise (adv) -> IF … NOT; DIFFERENTLY (adv)
outline (v) -> GIVE (v)
outside (adj) -> EXTERNAL (adj); OUTER (adj)
outside (adv) -> OUTDOORS (adv)
outside (n) -> EXTERNAL (adj); OUTER (adj)
outside (prep) -> NEAR (prep)
outwards (adv) -> OUT (adv)
over (prep) -> ABOVE (prep); ALONG (prep); ON (prep); MORE THAN; [for movement above land or water, use a technical noun]
overfill (v) -> TOO MUCH
overfull (adj) -> TOO FULL
overhaul (v) -> OVERHAUL (TN)
overheat (v) -> TOO HOT
overlap (v) -> OVERLAP (n)
overtighten (v) -> TIGHTEN TOO MUCH; TOO TIGHT; TOO TIGHTLY
pack (v) -> PUT (v); FILL (v)
part (v) -> DISCONNECT (v)
partial (adj) -> NOT FULLY
partially (adv) -> NOT FULLY
particular (adj) -> ONLY APPLICABLE; VERY (adv)
particularly (adv) -> VERY (adv)
partly (adv) -> NOT FULLY
pass (v) -> GO (v); THROUGH (prep); GIVE (v)
passage (n) -> FLOW (n); HOLE (n); OPENING (n)
past (prep) -> AROUND (prep); THROUGH (prep)
penetrate (v) -> GO THROUGH; GO INTO
people (n) -> PERSON (n); PERSONNEL (n)
per (prep) -> FOR EACH; REFER (v)
perforated (adj) -> HOLE (n)
perform (v) -> DO (v) [use a more accurate verb]; MEASURE (v)
periodically (adv) -> INTERVAL (n) [give the value]
permissible (adj) -> PERMITTED (adj)
permit (v) -> LET (v)
persist (v) -> CONTINUE (v)
persistent (adj) -> CONTINUOUS (adj)
pertinent (adj) -> APPLICABLE (adj)
picket (v) -> MOOR (v)
pierced (adj) -> HOLE (n)
placard (v) -> PUT (v) (A PLACARD (TN))
place (n) -> POSITION (n); AREA (n)
place (v) -> PUT (v)
plot (v) -> MAKE (v) (A PLOT (TN))
plug (v) -> CONNECT (v); SEAL (v) (WITH A PLUG (TN) OR PLUGS (TN))
poor (adj) -> UNSATISFACTORY (adj); DEFECTIVE (adj); UNSERVICEABLE (adj)
pop (v) -> OPEN (v); PROTRUDE (v); OUT (adv)
port (adj) -> LEFT (adj)
portion (n) -> PIECE (n); PART (n)
position (v) -> PUT (v); SET (v)
potential (adj) -> POSSIBLE (adj)
pour (v) -> PUT (v)
power (v) -> SUPPLY (v)
precautionary (adj) -> PRECAUTION (n)
precede (v) -> BEFORE (conj)
precise (adj) -> ACCURATE (adj)
precisely (adv) -> ACCURATELY (adv)
preferable (adj) -> RECOMMEND (v)
preferably (adv) -> IF IT IS POSSIBLE
preheat (v) -> HEAT (n)
preload (v) -> LOAD (TN)
premature (adj) -> BEFORE (conj)
prematurely (adv) -> BEFORE (conj)
preparation (n) -> PREPARE (v)
prescribed (adj) -> SPECIFIED (adj)
presence (n) -> BE (v)
present (adj) -> BE (v)
present (v) -> GIVE (v); SHOW (v)
preserve (v) -> PRESERVATION (TN)
preset (v) -> SET (v)
press (v) -> PUSH (v)
prevent (from) (v) -> LET (v)
preventive (adj) -> PREVENT (v)
primarily (adv) -> PRIMARY (adj)
prime (v) -> FILL (v); PUT (v)
principal (adj) -> PRIMARY (adj)
prior to (prep) -> BEFORE (conj)
priority (n) -> IMPORTANT (adj); BEFORE (prep); FIRST (adv)
probability (n) -> RISK (n)
probable (adj) -> VERY POSSIBLE; RISK (n)
probe (v) -> FIND (v) (WITH A PROBE (TN))
proceed (v) -> CONTINUE (v)
process (in the process of) (prep) -> DURING (prep); WHILE (conj)
process (n) -> PROCEDURE (n); [technical noun (TN) when it means a sequence of changes that occur and cause a result]
process (v) -> DO (v) THE … PROCEDURE (n)
produce (v) -> CAUSE (v); GIVE (v); MAKE (v); SUPPLY (v)
product (n) -> [use the specific name of the product; be accurate]
profile (n) -> CONTOUR (n)
program (n) -> SEQUENCE (n)
progress (n) -> CONTINUE (v); [also refer to IN PROGRESS (adv)]
progress (v) -> CONTINUE (v)
progressive (adj) -> GRADUALLY (adv)
progressively (adv) -> GRADUALLY (adv)
prohibit (v) -> PREVENT (v); TELL (NOT TO) (v)
prolonged (adj) -> LONG (adj)
prompt (adj) -> IMMEDIATELY (adv)
propagation (n) -> INCREASE (v); [if possible give the dimensions or limits]
proper (adj) -> CORRECT (adj)
properly (adv) -> CORRECTLY (adv)
proportional (adj) -> RELATION (n); PROPORTION (n)
proportionally (adv) -> RELATION (n)
protect (v) -> PREVENT (v); PROTECTION (n)
provide (v) -> GIVE (v); SUPPLY (v)
provided (that) (conj) -> IF (conj)
providing (that) (conj) -> IF (conj)
proximity (n) -> NEAR (prep)
pump (v) -> REMOVE (v) (WITH A PUMP (TN)); MOVE (v) (WITH A PUMP (TN))
puncture (v) -> HOLE (n)
purge (v) -> REMOVE (v)
purify (v) -> CLEAN (v)
qualified (adj) -> APPROVED (adj)
quarterly (adv) -> INTERVAL (n)
questionable (adj) -> NOT SURE
quick (adj) -> QUICKLY (adv)
quit (v) -> GO (v); STOP (v)
quote (v) -> GIVE (v)
raise (v) -> LIFT (v); INCREASE (v); RETRACT (v)
rapid (adj) -> FAST (adj)
rapidly (adv) -> QUICKLY (adv)
re- (prefix) -> AGAIN (adv); BACK (adv) [with the basic word, to replace re- prefix words]
reach (v) -> GET (v); TOUCH (v); BE (v)
reactivate (v) -> ACTIVATE (v)
reading (n) -> INDICATION (n)
readjust (v) -> ADJUST (v)
ready (adj) -> PREPARE (v)
ready (v) -> PREPARE (v)
real (adj) -> AGREE (v)
rear of (prep) -> AFT OF; BEHIND (prep)
rearmost (adj) -> REAR (n)
reason (n) -> CAUSE (n); BECAUSE OF (prep)
reassemble (v) -> ASSEMBLE (v)
rebuild (v) -> ASSEMBLE (v)
recess (v) -> RECESS (n)
recharge (v) -> CHARGE (v); FILL (v); PRESSURIZE (v)
recheck (v) -> MEASURE (v); EXAMINE (v); CHECK (n)
reclaim (v) -> REPAIR (v)
recleat (v) -> ATTACH (v) (TO A CLEAT (TN))
reclose (v) -> CLOSE (v)
recoil (v) -> MOVE BACK; WIND (v); RECOIL (TN)
recondition (v) -> REPAIR (v); OVERHAUL (TN)
reconstruction (n) -> REPAIR (n); REPAIR (v)
recover (v) -> COLLECT (v)
rectify (v) -> CORRECT (v)
recur (v) -> OCCUR (v)
reduce (v) -> DECREASE (v)
reference (n) -> REFER (v)
referenced (adj) -> SHOW (v)
refill (v) -> FILL (v)
refit (v) -> INSTALL (v); REPAIR (v)
reflect (v) -> REFLECTION (n)
register (v) -> SHOW (v)
regrease (v) -> APPLY (v); MORE (adj)
regulate (v) -> CONTROL (v); ADJUST (v)
regulation (n) -> ADJUSTMENT (n); CONTROL (n); CONTROL (v)
reinflate (v) -> INFLATE (v)
reinforce (v) -> MAKE … STRONGER
reinstall (v) -> INSTALL (v)
reinstallation (n) -> INSTALLATION (n)
rejection (n) -> REJECT (v)
relate (v) -> RELATED (adj)
relay (v) -> SEND (v)
relevant (adj) -> RELATED (adj); THEIR (adj); ITS (adj)
relieve (v) -> RELEASE (v)
remain (v) -> STAY (v)
remnant (n) -> REMAINING (adj)
removable (adj) -> REMOVE (v)
render (v) -> MAKE (v)
renew (v) -> NEW (adj)
renovate (v) -> REPAIR (v); NEW (adj)
repack (v) -> PUT (v); FILL (v)
repaint (v) -> PAINT (v)
repairable (adj) -> REPAIR (v)
repeat (v) -> AGAIN (adv)
repeated (adj) -> AGAIN AND AGAIN
repeatedly (adv) -> AGAIN AND AGAIN
replenish (v) -> FILL (v); ADD (v); REFUEL (v)
reposition (v) -> MOVE (v); PUT (v); SET (v)
represent (v) -> SHOW (v)
repressurize (v) -> PRESSURIZE (v)
request (n) -> TELL (v); WRITE (v)
request (v) -> TELL (v); WRITE (v)
require (v) -> NECESSARY (adj)
reseal (v) -> SEAL (v)
reset (v) -> SET (v)
residual (adj) -> REMAINING (adj)
residue (n) -> REMAINING (adj)
respective (adj) -> RELATED (adj); CORRECT (adj)
respectively (adv) -> RELATED (adj)
respond (v) -> RESULT (n)
rest (n) -> REMAINING (adj)
rest (v) -> BE (v); PUT (v)
restart (v) -> START (v)
restore (v) -> REPAIR (v); PUT (v)
restrain (v) -> HOLD (v); STOP (v); PREVENT (v); LIMIT (n)
restrict (v) -> DECREASE (v); PREVENT (v); ONLY (adv); LIMIT (n)
result (v) -> CAUSE (v); RESULT (n)
resume (v) -> START (v); CONTINUE (v)
retain (v) -> KEEP (v)
retorque (v) -> TORQUE (v)
retouch (v) -> APPLY (v); PAINT (v)
retractable (adj) -> RETRACT (v)
return (n) -> GO (v)
return (v) -> GO (v)
reusable (adj) -> USE (v)
reuse (v) -> USE (v)
reveal (v) -> SHOW (v)
reverse (adj) -> OPPOSITE (adj); [part of a technical noun when it refers to rearward thrust]
reverse (v) -> OPPOSITE (adj)
review (n) -> INSPECTION (n); EXAMINE (v)
rewind (v) -> WIND (v)
rework (v) -> [refer to technical verbs; manufacturing processes]
rig (v) -> ADJUST (v)
right-hand (adj) -> RIGHT (adj)
rinse (v) -> FLUSH (v); REMOVE (v); CLEAN (v)
ripped (adj) -> DAMAGED (adj)
rise (n) -> INCREASE (v)
rise (v) -> INCREASE (v)
rope off (v) -> ROPE (TN)
rotary (adj) -> TURN (v)
rotate (v) -> TURN (v)
rotation (n) -> TURN (v)
rotational (adj) -> TURN (v)
roughen (v) -> ROUGH (adj)
roughness (n) -> ROUGH (adj)
round (adj) -> CIRCULAR (adj)
route (n) -> ROUTING (n)
route (v) -> PUT (v); ROUTING (n)
routine (adj) -> USUAL (adj)
run (v) -> OPERATE (v)
running (adj) -> FLUSH (v)
safety-clip (v) -> LOCK (v) (WITH A CLIP (TN) OR CLIPS (TN)); SAFETY (v) (WITH A CLIP (TN) OR CLIPS (TN))
safety-wire (v) -> LOCK (v) (WITH LOCKWIRE (TN)); SAFETY (v) (WITH SAFETY WIRE (TN))
sample (v) -> SAMPLE (n)
saturate (v) -> SOAK (v)
save (v) -> KEEP (v)
scan (v) -> EXAMINE (v); SCAN (TN)
scored (adj) -> SCORE (TN)
scrap (v) -> DISCARD (v)
scrape (v) -> REMOVE (v) (WITH A SCRAPER (TN))
scratched (adj) -> SCRATCH (TN)
screw (v) -> TURN (v); ATTACH (v) (WITH A SCREW (TN) OR SCREWS (TN))
scrub (v) -> CLEAN (v) (WITH A BRUSH (TN))
search (v) -> EXAMINE (v)
seat (v) -> INSTALL (v); AGAINST (prep)
secure (adj) -> TIGHT (adj); SAFE (adj); CORRECTLY (adv)
secure (v) -> ATTACH (v); SAFETY (v)
securely (adv) -> CORRECTLY (adv); SAFELY (adv); TIGHT (adj)
security (n) -> CORRECTLY (adv)
seek (v) -> GET (v)
seepage (n) -> LEAKAGE (n)
seized (adj) -> CATCH (v); MOVE (v); TURN (v)
separable (adj) -> DISASSEMBLE (v); DISCONNECT (v)
separate (adj) -> ISOLATED (adj); DIFFERENT (adj); NOT CONNECTED; NOT ATTACHED
separate (v) -> DISCONNECT (v); DIVIDE (v)
separately (adv) -> INDEPENDENTLY (adv)
serious (adj) -> IMPORTANT (adj); DANGEROUS (adj)
serrated (adj) -> SERRATION (n)
serve (v) -> [use an accurate verb]
service (v) -> SERVICING (n)
serviceability (n) -> SERVICEABLE (adj)
setting (n) -> ADJUSTMENT (n); POSITION (n); SET (v)
settle (v) -> COLLECT (v); STABLE (adj)
sever (v) -> CUT (v)
several (adj) -> SOME (adj); [if not sufficient, give the range, quantity, number, or minimum value]
severe (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj)
shall (v) -> MUST (v)
shape (v) -> SHAPE (n)
sharply (adv) -> QUICKLY (adv); SUDDENLY (adv)
shear (v) -> BREAK (v); CUT (v)
shield (v) -> PREVENT (v); PROTECTION (n)
shift (v) -> MOVE (v)
shorten (v) -> DECREASE (v)
should (v) -> MUST (v); IF (conj)
shut down (v) -> STOP (v)
sideways (adv) -> SIDE (n)
sight (n) -> VIEW (n)
sight (v) -> LOOK (v)
significant (adj) -> IMPORTANT (adj)
silence (v) -> STOP (v)
similar (adj) -> EQUIVALENT (adj); ALMOST THE SAME
simultaneous (adj) -> AT THE SAME TIME
simultaneously (adv) -> AT THE SAME TIME
situated (adj) -> INSTALL (v); BE (v)
situation (n) -> CONDITION (n) [use the plural form]
size (n) -> DIMENSION (n)
skid (v) -> SKID (TN)
slack (adj) -> TENSION (TN)
slack (n) -> TENSION (TN)
slacken (v) -> TENSION (TN)
slackness (n) -> TENSION (TN)
slave (v) -> CONTROL (v)
slide (v) -> MOVE (v)
slight (adj) -> SMALL (adj); LIGHT (adj)
slightly (adv) -> SMALL (adj)
slip (v) -> MOVE (v); REMOVE (v); CAUSE TO FALL; MOVE ACCIDENTALLY
slow down (v) -> DECREASE (v)
sluggish (adj) -> SLOW (adj)
smear (v) -> APPLY (v)
smooth (v) -> SMOOTH (adj)
snag (v) -> CATCH (v)
snap (n) -> CLICK (n)
snap (v) -> MOVE QUICKLY; BREAK (v)
so (that) (conj) -> UNTIL (prep); PREVENT (v)
soapy (adj) -> SOAP (TN)
soften (v) -> MAKE … SOFT
soiled (adj) -> DIRTY (adj)
solidify (v) -> SOLID (adj)
solve (v) -> SOLUTION (n)
soon (adv) -> TIME (n) [if possible, give the time]
sound (v) -> OPERATE (v)
space (v) -> DISTANCE (n)
spacing (n) -> DISTANCE (n)
spanwise (adj) -> SPAN (TN)
sparingly (adv) -> QUANTITY (n)
spark (v) -> SPARK (n)
specific (adj) -> APPROVED (adj); SPECIFIED (adj)
specifically (adv) -> SPECIALLY (adv)
speck (n) -> PARTICLE (n)
speech (n) -> VOICE (n)
spillage (n) -> CONTAMINATION (n); SPILL (v)
spin (v) -> TURN … QUICKLY
splash (v) -> GET (v)
splined (adj) -> SPLINE (TN)
split (adj) -> DAMAGED (adj)
split (v) -> DIVIDE (v); BREAK (v)
spot (n) -> MARK (n); STAIN (TN)
spot (v) -> FIND (v)
spread (v) -> APPLY (v)
spring (v) -> MOVE (v)
spurious (adj) -> UNWANTED (adj)
stability (n) -> STABLE (adj)
stabilization (n) -> STABLE (adj)
stabilize (v) -> STABLE (adj)
stage (n) -> STEP (n)
stained (adj) -> DIRTY (adj); STAIN (TN)
stamp (v) -> PUT (v) (WITH A STAMP (TN) OR STAMPS (TN)); IDENTIFY (v) (WITH A STAMP (TN) OR STAMPS (TN))
stand (v) -> STAY (v)
starboard (adj) -> RIGHT (adj)
state (n) -> CONDITION (n)
state (v) -> TELL (v)
station (v) -> PUT (v)
stationary (adj) -> STABLE (adj); STOP (v)
steadily (adv) -> CONTINUOUSLY (adv)
steady (adj) -> STABLE (adj)
stick (v) -> ATTACH (v); FREELY (adv); CATCH (v)
sticky (adj) -> TACKY (adj)
stiff (adj) -> MOVE (v)
still (adv) -> STAY (v); CONTINUE (v)
stimulate (v) -> INCREASE (v)
stir (v) -> MIX (v)
store (v) -> KEEP (v); CONTAIN (v); STORAGE (TN)
straighten (v) -> STRAIGHT (adj)
strain (v) -> FILTER (TN); STRAIN (TN)
strap (v) -> ATTACH (v) (WITH STRAPS (TN))
stress (v) -> FORCE (TN)
strictly (adv) -> FULLY (adv)
strike (v) -> HIT (v)
strip (v) -> REMOVE (v)
striped (adj) -> STRIPE (n)
stroke (n) -> TRAVEL (n)
submerge (v) -> PUT (v)
submit (v) -> SEND (v)
subsequent to (prep) -> AFTER (conj)
substance (n) -> MATERIAL (n)
substitute (adj) -> EQUIVALENT (adj); ALTERNATIVE (adj)
substitute (n) -> ALTERNATIVE (n)
substitute (v) -> REPLACE (v)
successful (adj) -> CORRECT (adj); SATISFACTORY (adj)
such as -> FOR EXAMPLE
suck (v) -> REMOVE (v) (WITH SUCTION (TN))
suitable (adj) -> APPLICABLE (adj); CORRECT (adj)
suitably (adv) -> SUFFICIENTLY (adv)
support (n) -> SUPPORT (TN); HOLD (v)
support (v) -> HOLD (v); SUPPORT (TN)
surplus (adj) -> UNWANTED (adj)
surrounding (adj) -> ADJACENT (adj); AROUND (prep)
survey (v) -> EXAMINE (v); INSPECTION (n)
suspect (adj) -> THINK (v)
suspect (v) -> THINK (v)
suspend (v) -> HANG (v); STOP (v)
swap (v) -> INTERCHANGE (v)
sweep (v) -> SCAN (TN)
swing (v) -> MOVE (v); CALIBRATE (v)
switch (v) -> SET (v)
switch off (v) -> SET (v); STOP (v); DE-ENERGIZE (v)
switch on (v) -> SET (v); START (v); ENERGIZE (v)
synchronize (v) -> ADJUST (v)
take (v) -> REMOVE (v); READ (v); GET (v); NECESSARY (adj)
take care (v) -> MAKE SURE (v); OBEY (v); DO NOT (v); CAREFUL (adj)
talk (v) -> SPEAK (v)
tape (v) -> TAPE (TN)
taut (adj) -> TENSION (TN)
tear (v) -> DAMAGE (n)
technique (n) -> METHOD (n)
tension (v) -> TENSION (TN)
terminate (v) -> STOP (v)
test (v) -> TEST (n)
therefore (adv) -> THUS (adv); AS A RESULT
thin (v) -> LIQUID (adj)
thorough (adj) -> FULL (adj)
thoroughly (adv) -> FULLY (adv)
thread (v) -> PUT (v); TURN (v)
threaded (adj) -> THREAD (TN)
throughout (prep) -> DURING (prep)
tie (v) -> ATTACH (v)
till (conj) -> UNTIL (conj)
time (v) -> TIME (n)
tip (n) -> POINT (n)
tip (v) -> TILT (v)
top off (v) -> FILL (v); ADD (v)
toward (prep) -> TO (prep); DIRECTION (n)
toxic (adj) -> POISONOUS (adj)
trace (n) -> SIGN (n)
trace (v) -> FIND (v)
track (v) -> MONITOR (v)
trained (adj) -> APPROVED (adj)
transfer (n) -> MOVEMENT (n); SUPPLY (n)
transfer (v) -> MOVE (v); INSTALL (v)
transition (n) -> CHANGE (n)
transport (v) -> SEND (v)
trapped (adj) -> CAUGHT (adj)
travel (v) -> GO (v); MOVE (v)
treat (v) -> APPLY (v); TOUCH (v)
trigger (v) -> CAUSE (v); START (v)
trim (v) -> CUT (v)
trip (v) -> OPEN (v); RELEASE (v); CAUSE TO FALL
troubleshoot (v) -> TROUBLESHOOTING (TN)
true (adj) -> CORRECT (adj); AGREE (v)
tuck (v) -> PUT (v)
turn off (v) -> SET (v); STOP (v); DE-ENERGIZE (v)
turn on (v) -> SET (v); START (v); ENERGIZE (v)
turn over (v) -> TURN (v)
twice (adv) -> TWO (TN)
unable (adj) -> CANNOT (v)
unauthorized (adj) -> NOT APPROVED
uncap (v) -> REMOVE (v) (A CAP (TN) OR CAPS (TN))
unclip (v) -> REMOVE (v) (FROM A CLIP (TN) OR CLIPS (TN))
uncoil (v) -> UNWIND (v)
uncontaminated (adj) -> CLEAN (adj); CONTAMINATION (n)
uncouple (v) -> DISCONNECT (v)
uncovered (adj) -> COVER (TN)
undamaged (adj) -> NOT DAMAGED
under (prep) -> BELOW (prep); IN (prep); LESS THAN
underneath (prep) -> BELOW (prep)
underside (n) -> BOTTOM (n)
undertake (v) -> DO (v) [use a more accurate verb]; START (v)
undo (v) -> LOOSEN (v)
undue (adj) -> UNWANTED (adj)
uneven (adj) -> EQUAL (adj); ROUGH (adj)
uniform (adj) -> CONSTANT (adj); EQUAL (adj)
uniformly (adv) -> EQUALLY (adv)
unintentional (adj) -> ACCIDENTAL (adj)
unintentionally (adv) -> ACCIDENTALLY (adv)
unlatch (v) -> RELEASE (v); OPEN (v)
unload (v) -> RELEASE (v); LOAD (TN)
unnecessary (adj) -> NOT NECESSARY
unobstructed (adj) -> CLOGGED (adj); CLEAR (adj)
unpack (v) -> REMOVE (v)
unpainted (adj) -> BARE (adj)
unplug (v) -> DISCONNECT (v); PLUG (TN)
unprotected (adj) -> PROTECTION (n)
unreel (v) -> UNWIND (v)
unrestricted (adj) -> FREE (adj)
unsafe (adj) -> DANGEROUS (adj)
unscrew (v) -> LOOSEN (v); TURN (v); REMOVE (v)
unstable (adj) -> NOT STABLE
unused (adj) -> NEW (adj)
upon (prep) -> ON (prep); WHEN (conj)
upper (adj) -> MAXIMUM (adj); TOP (adj)
uppermost (adj) -> UP (adv)
uppermost (adv) -> UP (adv)
up to (prep) -> UNTIL (prep); THRU (prep); MAXIMUM (n)
upward (adv) -> UP (adv)
urgently (adv) -> IMMEDIATELY (adv)
usage (n) -> USE (v)
use (n) -> OPERATION (n); USE (v)
utilization (n) -> USE (v)
utilize (v) -> USE (v)
valid (adj) -> CORRECT (adj); APPLICABLE (adj); [becomes part of a technical noun when it refers to an official document, e.g. VALID CERTIFICATE (TN)]
validity (n) -> CORRECT (adj); APPLICABLE (adj)
variable (adj) -> CHANGE (v)
various (adj) -> DIFFERENT (adj)
vary (v) -> CHANGE (v)
vent (v) -> RELEASE (v); FLOW (v); OPEN (adj)
ventilate (v) -> AIRFLOW (n)
ventilation (n) -> AIRFLOW (n)
verify (v) -> MAKE SURE (v)
via (prep) -> THROUGH (prep)
vibrate (v) -> VIBRATION (n)
vicinity (n) -> NEAR (prep); ADJACENT (adj)
view (v) -> SEE (v); LOOK (v)
vigorous (adj) -> FORCE (TN)
vigorously (adv) -> FORCE (TN)
visible (adj) -> SEE (v); VIEW (n)
vital (adj) -> MANDATORY (adj)
volatile (adj) -> [use a different construction; tell the reader what the risk or effect is]
warm (v) -> WARM (adj)
warn (v) -> TELL (v); WARNING (TN)
wash (v) -> CLEAN (v)
watch (v) -> MONITOR (v); LOOK (v)
watertight (adj) -> SEAL (v)
way (n) -> PROCEDURE (n)
weakness (n) -> WEAK (adj)
weep (n) -> LEAKAGE (n)
well (adv) -> CORRECTLY (adv); GOOD (adj); FULLY (adv)
whenever (conj) -> WHEN (conj)
whether (conj) -> IF (conj)
whichever (adj) -> THAT (pron)
whichever (pron) -> THAT (pron)
whilst (conj) -> WHILE (conj)
whoever (pron) -> WHO (pron)
whole (adj) -> FULL (adj); ALL (adj)
wholly (adv) -> FULLY (adv)
whose (pron) -> [use a different construction]
windy (adj) -> WIND (TN)
wipe (v) -> CLEAN (v)
wire (v) -> ATTACH (v) (WITH WIRE (TN))
wire-lock (v) -> LOCK (v) (WITH LOCKWIRE (TN)); SAFETY (v) (WITH SAFETY WIRE (TN))
withdraw (v) -> REMOVE (v)
within (prep) -> IN (prep); IN ... OR LESS; IN LESS THAN
withstand (v) -> RESISTANT (adj)
work (v) -> WORK (n)
would (v) -> CAN (v)
wrap (v) -> PUT (v); WIND (v)
wrong (adj) -> INCORRECT (adj)
wrongly (adv) -> INCORRECTLY (adv)
yet (conj) -> BUT (conj)
yet (adv) -> AT THIS TIME
yourself (pron) -> YOU (pron)
zero (v) -> ZERO (TN)