Meaning of conformity in English

conformity

noun [ U ]

/kənˈfɔː.mə.ti/ us

/kənˈfɔːr.mə.t̬i/

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behaviour that follows the usual standards that are expected by a group or society:

It's depressing how much conformity there is in such young children.

(also conformance)

the process of a product being made as it was designed, without mistakes or faults:

Our goal is to improve conformity with customer requirements.

conformity to specification

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(Definition of conformity from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of conformity

conformity

The totality of research in the domain of physics results in an analytic inquiry of mathematical conformities.

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They are led to associate by resemblances, by conformities, by sympathies.

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Non-conformity with the specifications given in this notice is likely to lead to delay in publication.

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He refers to institutions imposing 'sanctions' and 'penalties' and refers to 'standards of conformity from which an individual may depart only at his peril'.

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Instead, it opted for what it saw as the safer path of conformity.

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Prisons are sites that seed isolation, conformity, order, and containment of body and mind.

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The 20 outcome variables were grouped as follows : (1) intimate relationships ; (2) work and school ; and (3) conformity to social expectations.

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The coefficients reveal that the 20 outcomes reflect distinct, but somewhat overlapping, social roles and conformity to social norms.

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The first is the existence of a sufficient degree of conformity in a community to the nor ms of a particular system.

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Demonstrating the practical relevance of general conformity proceeds as follows: in ever y legal system, most participants are committed to the joint legal activity.

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If general conformity to a practice is absent, then there is no possibility that he can contribute to such a practice.

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Conformity to the rule works as an invisible-hand mechanism.

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The calculated ages taken at face value clearly are not in conformity with the stratigraphy.

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Overall there is a trend towards conformity and predictability.

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Submission to her husband in all respects and conformity to traditional behaviour are expected of her.

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in Chinese (Traditional)

（對社會規則的）遵從，遵守, 從眾, （商品生產的）符合，符合度…

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