Conformance
(noun)
- The act of adhering to a standard or specification.
- The degree to which a product or service meets a standard or specification.
Origin:
From the latin conformance, from conformare, meaning "to shape or mold together".
Examples:
- The company's products must meet certain standards of conformance before they can be sold.
- The conformance of the new engine design was tested in a series of rigorous trials.
- The building's conformance to fire safety regulations was an important factor in its design.
- The conformance of the packaging to industry standards was checked before it was shipped.
- The conformance of the software to the specifications was verified before its release.