Meaning & use
Conforming
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Complying with or adapting to rules, standards, or generally accepted behavior.
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The building was renovated to comply with fire codes, conforming to the latest safety regulations.
Teenagers often struggle between conforming to peer expectations and expressing their individuality.
A note on using this word
Can function as a present participle verb or, in finance, as an adjective describing loans that meet standard criteria (e.g., "conforming loan").
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2. adjective
Meeting established standards or requirements.
The mortgage qualified as a conforming loan under federal guidelines.
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