conformance

noun

con·​for·​mance kən-ˈfȯr-mən(t)s How to pronounce conformance (audio)

Examples of conformance in a Sentence

behavior found to be not in conformance with all company policies regarding sexual harassment a woman with no interest in conformance to the dictates of fashion
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Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case. Max Levy, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2025 The project manager also reviews drawings and specifications for conformance to the authorized scope and programs, and represents the state in the selection of consultants, fee negotiations, and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering services. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Then, add modular sections for country-specific rules like feedback mechanisms or conformance claims. Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Yann LeCun always reminds me of the very best of Bell Labs' scientists and engineers—a unique breed of individual, fiercely independent of thought and action, who thrive within company structures that typically value obedience and conformance to the corporate mantra and goals. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conformance

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conformance was in 1606

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“Conformance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conformance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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