Definition of "nonconformance" [nonconformance]

• Failure to conform. (noun)

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• "Crosby measures quality for an organization in terms of the price of nonconformance, that is, the price paid for failing to meet the requirements set for a product."
• "We found that the Project Office initiated appropriate actions to identify and resolve LH2 sensor nonconformance issues by reviewing manufacturing and testing processes."
• "Mistakes and experimentation are viewed as nonconformance and result in penalties via lowered performance ratings."