Conformance

/kənˈfɔːrməns/ noun

Definition

The act of complying with or following a rule, standard, or requirement.

Etymology

From conform + -ance suffix. The -ance suffix comes from Latin -antia, indicating a state or condition. This word became common in English by the 16th century.

Kelly Says

Conformance is the language of regulation and quality control—software developers and manufacturers constantly check conformance to standards to ensure products work reliably together across the world.

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