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Conformity
01
the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution
Examples
The company values conformity to its strict dress code.
His conformity to office procedures made him a reliable employee.
02
the state of matching in shape, size, or other attributes
Examples
The fingerprint revealed perfect conformity between the suspect and the prints recovered from the crime scene.
Engineers ensured conformity between custom parts and standardized components for seamless integration in the assembly line.
03
adherence to traditional or dominant beliefs, values, or doctrines
Examples
The regime demanded strict conformity to its political ideology.
Intellectual conformity stifles innovation and critical thought.
04
unthinking adherence to traditional norms and habits
Examples
The novel criticizes the dull conformity of suburban life.
Corporate culture often rewards conformity over creativity.
05
harmony in opinion, attitude, or feeling
Examples
There was general conformity among the experts on the main issue.
The committee reached conformity on the proposed policy changes.
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