Definition(s)
May
“May” is used to state that a provision is optional. Source: API RP 17L2, Recommended Practice for Flexible Pipe Ancillary Equipment, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
May
The term “may” is used to express permission or a provision that is optional. Source: API RP 96, Deepwater Well Design and Construction, First Edition, March 2013. Global Standards
May
MAY is used to indicate that a provision is OPTIONAL. Source: API SPEC 5CRA, Specification for Corrosion Resistant Alloy Seamless Tubes for Use as Casing, Tubing and Coupling Stock, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2010 (Errata August 2011). Global Standards Source: API SPEC 5DP, Specification for Drill Pipe, First Edition, August 2009. Global Standards
May
Indicates a permission, or an option, which is permitted as part of conformance with the standard. Source: Offshore Standard DNV-OS-C101, Design of Offshore Steel Structures, General (LRFD Method, Det Norske Veritas, April 2011. Global Standards
May
Verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of this NORSOK standard. Source: NORSOK D-002, Well intervention equipment, Rev. 2, June 2013. Global Standards Source: NORSOK D-010, Well integrity in drilling and well operations, Rev. 3, August 2004. Global Standards
May
May indicates a course of action that is permissible within the limits of the standard (a permission). Source: NORSOK D-007, Well Testing Systems, Rev. 1, January 1996. Global Standards
May
verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of this guideline. Source: Rules for Classification and Construction, IV Industrial Services, 6 Offshore Technology, 9 Guideline for Personnel Transfers by Means of Lifting Appliances, Edition 2011, Germanischer Lloyd SE, Global Standards
May
Verbal form used to indicate a course of action permissible within the limits of the OSS. Source: Verification of Lifting Appliances for the Oil and Gas Industry, DNV-OSS-308, October 2010, Det Norske Veritas AS, Global Standards