conformance

noun

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

Synonyms of conformance

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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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026 How Compliance Reduces Procurement Friction When a vendor enters an EU enterprise RFP without structured conformance evidence, procurement teams must define evaluation criteria internally, align stakeholders on technical benchmarks and request supplemental documentation. Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026 At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Dec. 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 16 May. 2026.

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