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Definition of Terms

Assemble - means to gather or collect things together in one place.


Calibrate – means to set or determine the accuracy of the measuring device.
Check - is to examine something in order to establish its state or condition.
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Dimension - is the measurement of the size of an object in terms of length,
width, or height.
Equipment – things which are used to provide specific service or function.
Sanitize - means to clean something thoroughly by disinfecting or sterilizing
to make it free from germs or microorganisms; disinfect.

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Sanitation - refers to the process of treating tools, equipment, and utensils
with physical and chemical sanitizing agents to kill residual
microorganisms present after cleaning.
Disinfect - means to rid of germs; to clean something so as to destroy
disease
– carrying microorganisms and prevent infection.
Specification – is a detailed itemized description of dimension plans,
materials and other requirements.
Standard – is a basis of comparison or established criterion.
Stowing – means arranging compactly or packing.
Brine solution - a solution of salt and water.
Brochure - a pamphlet
Catalogue - a systematic arrangement of listed items giving descriptive
details.
PPT - parts per thousands
Standard - an authorized unit of weight or measure.
Operate – to make equipment function or work correctly.
Disinfect – to rid of germs; to clean something so as to destroy disease-
carrying microorganisms and prevent infection .
Tools - are implements used by hand when doing an activity or work. These
are devices for doing work or objects designed to do a particular kind
of work, for example cutting or chopping, by directing manually
applied force or by means of a motor.
Conformity – the behavior that agrees with the accepted or conventional
standards.
Breakdown – is mechanical failure causing a machine or equipment to
malfunction.
Check – to test the accuracy; to examine something in order to establish its
state or condition.
Capacity - refers to the measurement of the amount which a device can hold
or contain.
Corrosion – rusting or gradual wearing of machine parts due to a chemical
reaction between substances like iron and oxygen or other
corrosive materials like salt, acids, etc.
Crack – a break or fissure on some parts of an equipment as in the body of
a
pressure cooker.

Electrocution – death or execution from electric shock.


Inspect – to carefully examine a machine or equipment in order to determine
maintenance to undertake.
Leak – a crack or hole through which a liquid or gas may accidentally pass.
Lubricant – a substance like oil or grease that coats or treats a machine to
lessen friction and the wear and tear of machine parts due to
constant rubbing of surfaces.
Preventive Maintenance – a system of maintenance that aims to minimize or
eliminate breakdown in equipment and machinery by a program
of regular inspection and repairs.
Repairs – to restore a machine or equipment that breaks down into good
order or condition.
Switch – electrical device having two (2) states, ON (open) OFF (close).
Switch – off – to turn off an electrical device.
Stow – to pack or store in an orderly way.
Troubleshooting – systematic approach to locate the cause of a fault in an
electronic circuit or system.
Utensil – is an implement especially for use in the kitchen.

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