noncontact
adjective
non·con·tact
ˌnän-ˈkän-ˌtakt 
: not involving contact: such as
a
: not relating to or normally involving body contact between players
a noncontact sport/injury
b
: not requiring or involving contact with the body
a noncontact thermometer
noncontact imaging/sensors
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The first step is capturing precise 3D measurements of the mark impressions using an advanced microscope called a noncontact 3D optical profiler.
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Briana Pobiner, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Davis put up 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks before leaving the game in the third quarter with a noncontact lower-body injury.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2025
And Hayes, who has played just once since Nov. 10 because of consecutive injuries to his right ankle, also participated in some noncontact portions of practice.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Generally, email communication and in-person conversations would constitute violations of the noncontact period, save for public comments during board meetings, Reach said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
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Briana Pobiner, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Davis put up 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks before leaving the game in the third quarter with a noncontact lower-body injury.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2025
And Hayes, who has played just once since Nov. 10 because of consecutive injuries to his right ankle, also participated in some noncontact portions of practice.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Generally, email communication and in-person conversations would constitute violations of the noncontact period, save for public comments during board meetings, Reach said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Noncontact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncontact. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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