Nonconformities: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonconformities
[ ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪtiz ]
quality management
Nonconformities refer to instances where a product, service, or process does not meet specified requirements or standards. These can be identified through audits, inspections, or customer complaints.
Synonyms
deviations, discrepancies, variances
Examples of usage
- Several nonconformities were found during the quality audit.
- The team worked together to address the nonconformities in the production process.
behavioral psychology
In behavioral psychology, nonconformities are behaviors or actions that deviate from social norms or expectations. These behaviors may be seen as rebellious or unconventional.
Synonyms
noncompliance, rebelliousness, unconventionality
Examples of usage
- Her nonconformities made her stand out from the rest of the group.
- The artist's work was praised for its nonconformity to traditional styles.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonconformities" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não conformidades
🇮🇳 असंगतियाँ
🇩🇪 Nichtkonformitäten
🇮🇩 ketidaksesuaian
🇺🇦 невідповідності
🇵🇱 niezgodności
🇯🇵 不適合
🇫🇷 non-conformités
🇪🇸 no conformidades
🇹🇷 uygunsuzluklar
🇰🇷 불일치
🇸🇦 عدم المطابقة
🇨🇿 neshody
🇸🇰 nesúlad
🇨🇳 不符合
🇸🇮 neskladnosti
🇮🇸 ósamræmi
🇰🇿 сәйкес келмеушілік
🇬🇪 არაჰარმონიულობა
🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluqlar
🇲🇽 no conformidades
Word origin
The term 'nonconformity' has its origins in the Latin word 'nonconformis', which means 'not conforming'. The concept has been used in various fields such as quality management, psychology, and sociology to describe deviations from established norms or standards. The idea of nonconformity has been explored in literature, art, and philosophy as a symbol of individuality and creativity.
See also: conformably, conformance, conformation, conformer, conformist, conformity, nonconformer, nonconforming, nonconformist, nonconformists, nonconformity.