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ASD-STE100
Definition
What ASD-STE100 Means
ASD-STE100 stands for
Simplified Technical English
STE constrains vocabulary and sentence construction so that documentation is unambiguous for readers working in a second language, under time pressure, in poor conditions. Approved words carry one meaning and one part of speech.
It does not constrain technical precision. Technical names and technical verbs specific to a product remain available. The current issue is Issue 9, published in January 2025, and the specification is issued free of charge on request.
Also written: STE, simplified technical english, ASD STE100, ste100
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