6
norm(noun, measure, standard, category, code)
6
pattern(noun, measure, standard, category, code)
6
principle(noun, measure, standard, category, code)
6
requirement(noun, measure, standard, category, code)
6
rule(noun, measure, standard, category, code)
6
specification(noun, measure, standard, category, code)
6
trait(noun, feature, characteristic, attribute)
5
deficiency(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
5
shortcoming(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
5
weakness(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
4
drawback(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
3
break(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
3
error(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
3
failing(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
3
lack(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
3
malfunction(noun, quality, disorder, fault, abnormality)
3
mistake(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
3
shortage(noun, quality, fault, imperfection, irregularity)
2
aberrancy(noun, quality, disorder, fault, abnormality)
2
aberration(noun, quality, disorder, fault, abnormality)
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