"conformity" meaning in English

See conformity in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /kənˈfɔrmɪti/ [US], /kənˈfɔːmɪti/ [UK] Audio: en-us-conformity.ogg [US] Forms: conformity [singular], [plural]
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  1. Conformity is the state of being or becoming similar to other members of a group.
    Sense id: simple-conformity-en-noun-~jSXCQ~u
  2. Conformity is the state of following rules or expectations.
    Sense id: simple-conformity-en-noun-pKLgM6FY
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