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Definition of conformance

conformance

/kənˈfɔːrməns/
con · form · ance
Plural:conformances
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Adjective:conformant
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conformance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or state of complying with or meeting established rules, technical standards, specifications, or laws.

Example

"The quality assurance team tested every batch to ensure strict conformance with international safety standards."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'conformity' is preferred in general and social contexts for adherence to social norms, 'conformance' is primarily used in technical, engineering, and quality-assurance contexts to mean meeting formal specifications or standards.

• Rhymes for conformance

• Nearby Words

conflux
conform
conformable
conformance
conformation
conformism
conformist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the verb 'conform' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance', ultimately deriving from Old French 'conformer' and Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to fashion or shape appropriately'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conformance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conformance
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