Work that matches a design. Typically, a design conforms to requirements and work products conform to both design and requirements.
Processes & Practices
Following official processes and practices as opposed to taking shortcuts or improvising. Hopefully processes are flexible enough that conformance isn't irrational.
Standards
Accurately following an industry, professional or internal standard.
Contracts
Meeting the terms of a contract.
Performance
Meeting operational targets and commitments such as a service that achieves its service levels.
A product, service or result that adheres to specifications. For example, a process of quality control is often used to confirm conformance to specifications on a production line.
Rules & Regulations
Following rules and regulations. The term conformance implies that you're doing something voluntarily to be productive. The term compliance is used when you're forced to follow a rule such as a regulation.
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