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Definition of nonconformance

nonconformance

/ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrməns/
non · con · form · ance
Plural:nonconformances
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Adjective:nonconformant
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nonconformance Lexical Profile

nonconformance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A failure to comply with established standards, technical specifications, regulations, or quality requirements, or a specific instance of such a failure.

Example

"The quality assurance audit identified three minor nonconformances in the assembly line documentation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'nonconformity' usually refers to a social, religious, or personal refusal to follow conventional norms, 'nonconformance' is primarily used in quality management, engineering, and regulatory contexts to describe a specific failure to meet technical standards or specifications.

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• Nearby Words

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nonconformer
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nonconformist

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