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From ISO 9000:2005.
3.6 Terms relating to conformity
3.6.1
conformity
fulfilment of a requirement (3.1.2)
NOTE The term “conformance” is synonymous but deprecated.
3.6.2
nonconformity
non-fulfilment of a requirement (3.1.2)
3.6 Terms relating to conformity
3.6.1
conformity
fulfilment of a requirement (3.1.2)
NOTE The term “conformance” is synonymous but deprecated.
3.6.2
nonconformity
non-fulfilment of a requirement (3.1.2)
I had to look up the definition of deprecated to be sure of its meaning. Webster's defines deprecate as "to express mild or regretful disapproval of". That implies that conformity and nonconformity are the terms of choice by ISO 9000 although conformance and nonconformance could be used.
Bill Pflanz


