1. plural of noncontact; people or entities that have not made contact or are not in communication
Usage: typically used in professional, medical, or administrative contexts
2. in medical or epidemiological contexts, individuals who have not had direct physical contact with an infected or affected person
Usage: technical usage in public health and disease tracking

Examples

• The survey attempted to reach both contacts and noncontacts of the original patient.
• Noncontacts were not required to quarantine during the health investigation.
• The research team distinguished between contacts and noncontacts for tracing purposes.
• Follow-up calls were made to noncontacts to gather additional information.
• Noncontacts showed no signs of exposure to the disease.