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conforming to
/kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ tuː/
adhering to
The product must conform to industry standards.
The product must adhere to industry standards.
formal
Adhering to or following a set of rules, standards, or expectations
The company's policies conform to legal requirements.
The company's policies adhere to legal requirements.
Her behavior conforms to social norms.
Her behavior follows social norms.
Often used in formal or technical contexts to describe compliance with regulations, standards, or expectations.
Collocations
conforming to standardsadhering to standardsconforming to regulationsfollowing regulations
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Formal Usage
Use 'conforming to' in formal or professional contexts to describe compliance with rules or standards.
Gold Rule
Precision
Use 'conforming to' when referring to strict adherence to rules or standards, not for general agreement.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'conform' (from Latin 'conformare' meaning 'to form together') and the preposition 'to'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts, especially in legal, technical, or business settings to describe compliance with rules or expectations.
Word Breakdown
conforming
adhering to
verbto
preposition indicating direction or relationship
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