usklaenost

Usklaenost is a term used in several South Slavic languages to denote conformity, alignment, or harmonization with rules, standards, or expectations. The exact spelling varies by language and diacritics; in Croatian, Serbian, and Bosnian the common form is usklađenost, while Slovenian uses usklajenost. The ASCII form usklaenost is often seen in texts that omit diacritics. In English, the closest equivalents are conformity or compliance, depending on context.

Etymology and meaning. The word combines a root meaning harmony or accord (sklad) with a prefix that indicates bringing into agreement (u-) and a suffix forming an abstract noun (-nost, or its equivalents). The sense is the state of being in line with a set of requirements, guidelines, or expectations rather than acting independently.

Contexts and usage. In law and regulation, usklaenost describes compliance with applicable laws, directives, or administrative rules, for example usklaenost s propisima (conformity with regulations). In industry and standards, it refers to conformity with technical, safety, or quality standards, such as uskladnost s standardima or s tehničkim zahtjevima. Conformity assessment processes, third‑party certification, and marking (for instance CE marking in the EU) are mechanisms to verify usklaenost before products or services enter a market. In business governance, it denotes internal adherence to policies and ethical or contractual requirements.

Technology and data contexts. In information technology and data management, usklaenost can describe data consistency, interoperability, and alignment of interfaces or integrations across systems, ensuring that different components work together according to agreed standards.

See also: conformity, compliance, harmonization, standardization, conformity assessment.