conformances

noun

plural of conformance
as in adherences
the following of a custom, rule, or law a woman with no interest in conformance to the dictates of fashion

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Recent Examples of conformances Explain how the agent takes in tasks and context and how the output is measured against definable tolerances (targets, conformances and limits). — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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observations
Noun
  • Those observations can support monitoring across industries with significant emissions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Handwritten texts are often interwoven into visual compositions, further embedding her emotions, thoughts, and personal observations directly into the fabric.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Conformances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformances. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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