conforms

Conforms is the third-person singular present tense of the verb conform. It means to comply with rules, standards, or norms, or to be in harmony or agreement with something. When something conforms, it matches a required specification or expected pattern.

In everyday language, people conform to social norms, codes of conduct, or organizational rules to avoid conflict or gain acceptance. Examples include dressing to fit a dress code, following safety procedures, or adjusting behavior to align with colleagues.

In social psychology, conformity refers to adjusting attitudes or behaviors in response to perceived group norms. This can occur due to normative influence, where acceptance is sought, or informational influence, where others' judgments are trusted. The term also appears in law and manufacturing, where products or processes are said to conform to standards.

In industry, conformity assessment verifies compliance with standards such as ISO or CE marking. The statement "the product conforms to the standard" indicates passing tests or inspections and is often supported by certificates and documentation.

Conforms is also a standard verb form; linguistically it marks agreement with a singular subject (he conforms, she conforms, it conforms). Related terms include conformity, conformist, and nonconformist.