1. Plural of nonconformance; instances of failure to comply with a standard, rule, requirement, or specification.
Usage: Often used in quality control, regulatory, and compliance contexts.; Formal and technical register.

Examples

• The audit identified several nonconformances in the manufacturing process.
• Quality inspectors documented all nonconformances found during the product review.
• The company must address these nonconformances to maintain its certification.
• Repeated nonconformances led to stricter oversight by the regulatory agency.
• The report listed nonconformances ranging from minor documentation errors to significant safety issues.
• Management implemented corrective actions to eliminate the nonconformances.