asd-ste100

# ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English Control vocabulary and syntax to eliminate ambiguity in technical documentation. ## The core rule **One word, one meaning. Imperative voice for instructions. Maximum 20 words per sentence.** Workflow: `choose approved STE vocabulary` → `write imperative command` → `restrict sentence length to 20 words max` → `verify zero ambiguity`. ## Mechanics 1. **Approved vocabulary.** Use only words from the ASD-STE100 dictionary or approved technical nouns. 2. **Imperative commands.** Start steps with an action verb ("Remove the bolt", not "You should remove the bolt"). 3. **Word count limits.** Maximum 20 words for procedural sentences; maximum 25 words for descriptive sentences. 4. **No noun clusters.** Maximum of 3 nouns in a sequence (e.g. use "valve control switch" instead of "engine fuel system valve control switch"). 5. **Present tense.** Describe current states in present tense; avoid future tense ("The light is on" not "The light will turn on"). 6. **No gerunds in titles.** Use simple nouns or infinitives for headings. 7. **Explicit conditions.** Place conditional clauses at the beginning of the sentence ("If the pressure is low, replace the filter"). 8. **Approved modifiers.** Avoid vague adjectives like "extreme", "rapid", or "normal" unless quantified. ## Verify - Sentences do not exceed 20 words for procedures - Every instruction starts with an active imperative verb - No noun clusters exceeding 3 words - All technical terms...