conformance

[ kuhn-fawr-muhns ]
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noun
  1. the act of conforming; conformity.

Origin of conformance

1
First recorded in 1600–10; conform + -ance

Words Nearby conformance

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How to use conformance in a sentence

  • Residents have asked for a full investigation from county officials, but that has so far been restricted to a review from the county’s planning department, which handles code compliance and land use conformance.

  • The girls arose, in conformance with their custom of reception, and bowed to the figure that followed him into the room.

    Alone | Marion Harland
  • Reluctantly I opened my eyes, and saw that the temple doors were being locked by a priest, in conformance with a noon-hour custom.

    Autobiography of a YOGI | Paramhansa Yogananda
  • And, best of all, it is guaranteed to be in conformance with all the best standards—by tradition!

    Nat Goodwin's Book | Nat C. Goodwin
  • Again, in conformance with his custom, he has honoured me with a bid.

    The Destroying Angel | Louis Joseph Vance