A hole of several inches in diameter may be cut in a piece of metal at a point where the metal is not needed for strength, and the edges of the hole are flanged to give it rigidity.

When there is no technical name in approved nomenclature, select one that is short and easy to understand.

When you replace a word, always make sure that the alternative you select does not change the meaning of the sentence.

Simplified Technical English (STE) has a controlled general dictionary (part 2) that gives you the words most frequently used in technical writing.

If possible, supply sufficient examples from your technical documentation to support your proposal.

ASD would like to thank all the organizations, companies, and individuals who have contributed to this specification.

The originators of the change forms are usually notified of the related STEMG assessments and decisions.

The STEMG has records of all change forms produced and their assessments.

There is a change form on the next page, which is also available in electronic format on the STEMG website.

Troubleshooting information may be presented by either troubleshooting charts or by text , or a combination of text and supplementary charts.

If the full name is susceptible to abbreviation for common usage, the abbreviation shall also be included in parenthesis in the title.