
meaning - "Conformity" vs. "conformance" - English Language
Aug 7, 2012 · I am curious about the differences in meaning, connotations, style, and correctness of using conformity vs conformance. I haven't been able to find much using a simple web search, only a …
prefixes - When is the prefix non- used vs un-? - English Language ...
Oct 5, 2015 · "Un-" is defined as "a prefix meaning 'not,' freely used as an English formative, giving negative or opposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns... and less freely …
Software bug formal usage - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 23, 2014 · I can't find an authoritative-reference for this, but I've often seen bug used in a more restrictive sense: a bug is a non-conformance to a detailed specification.
Using "non-" to prefix a two-word phrase - English Language & Usage ...
Does "non-" prefixed to a two word phrase permit another hyphen before the second word? If I want to refer to an entity which is defined as the negation of another entity by attaching "non-" it se...
When to use "generally", "usually", or "normally"
People don't normally walk about naked in public. You can substitute usually, but the emphasis on "conformance to norms" is more important when you use normally. For inanimate objects, usually …
Should I use "a" or "an" prior to an abbreviation? [duplicate]
For example, non-conformance is abbreviated as NC. If I am referring to a non-conformance, I may pronounce the whole word or I may literally say the letters "NC"; in my industry, they are used …
Are "in accordance with" and "according to" interchangeable?
Jul 20, 2017 · In accordance with is the more formal phrase and refers only to laws and rules; something may be said to be in accordance with some rule or regulations. According to, on the other hand, …
How did nominal come to mean "within acceptable tolerances"?
The word "nominal" has a number of definitions. For example, the Free Dictionary gives seven: nom·i·nal (nm-nl) adj. a. Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names. b.
single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
They don't necessarily have to be compliant to the regulations, so should be independent of that. Ideas so far are: stakeholder (s) dependent (s) participant (s) partner (s) but none sound specific in relation …
Comma before 'only to' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
There's no universal should, just conformance to the guide you have chosen or have had thrust upon you. I favor the Chicago Manual of Style, which would suggest placing the comma for three reasons - …