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View usage for: (nɔːʳm) Word forms: plural norms1. countable noun [usually plural]Norms are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society. ...the commonly accepted norms of democracy. [+ of] ...a social norm that says drunkenness is inappropriate behaviour. 2. singular nounIf you say that a situation is the norm, you mean that it is usual and expected. Families of six or seven are the norm in Borough Park. [+ in] There will be more leases of 15 years than the present norm of 25 years. [+ of] [Also + for] 3. countable nounA norm is an official standard or level that organizations are expected to reach. ...an agency which would establish European norms and co-ordinate national policiesto halt pollution. More Synonyms of norm (nɔːm) noun1. an average level of achievement or performance, as of a group or person 2. a standard of achievement or behaviour that is required, desired, or designated as normal 3. sociology an established standard of behaviour shared by members of a social group to which each member is expected to conform 4. mathematicsa. the length of a vector expressed as the square root of the sum of the square of its components b. another name for mode (sense 6) 5. geology the theoretical standard mineral composition of an igneous rock Word origin C19: from Latin norma carpenter's rule, square (nɔːm) nouna stereotype of the unathletic Australian male Word origin from a cartoon figure in the government-sponsored Life, Be In It campaign normal in British English (ˈnɔːməl) adjective1. usual; regular; common; typical the normal way of doing it the normal level 2. constituting a standard if we take this as normal 3. psychologya. being within certain limits of intelligence, educational success or ability, etc b. conforming to the conventions of one's group 4. biology, medicine (of laboratory animals) maintained in a natural state for purposes of comparison with animals treated with drugs, etc 5. chemistry (of a solution) containing a number of grams equal to the equivalent weight of the solute in each litre of solvent Symbol: N 6. chemistry denoting a straight-chain hydrocarbon: a normal alkane. Prefix: n-, e.g. n-octane 7. geometry another word for perpendicular (sense 1) noun8. the usual, average, or typical state, degree, form, etc 9. anything that is normal 10. geometry a line or plane perpendicular to another line or plane or to the tangent of a curved line or plane at the point of contact (nɔrm) noun a standard, model, or pattern for a group ; esp.,a. such a standard of achievement as represented by the median or average achievement of a large group b. a standard of conduct that should or must be followed c. a way of behaving typical of a certain group SIMILAR WORDS: ˈaverage Word origin L norma, carpenter's square, rule, prob. via Etr < Gr gnōmōn, carpenter's square, lit., one that knows: see gnomon cultural norm social norm Examples of 'norm' in a sentencenorm British English: norm NOUN Norms are ways of behaving that are considered normal in a particular society. ...the commonly accepted norms of our society. - American English: norm
- Brazilian Portuguese: norma
- Chinese: 准则
- European Spanish: norma
- French: norme
- German: Norm
- Italian: norma
- Japanese: 規準
- Korean: 규범
- European Portuguese: norma
- Latin American Spanish: norma
Chinese translation of 'norm' n (c) - (= convention)
规(規)范(範) (guīfàn) - (= rule, requirement)
标(標)准(準) (biāozhǔn) to be the norm 是正常现(現)象 (shì zhèngcháng xiànxiàng)
Definition a standard that is required or regarded as normal Their actions departed from what she called the commonly accepted norms of behaviour. Additional synonymsDefinition the result obtained by adding the numbers or quantities in a set and dividing the total by the number of members in the set The pay is about the average for a service industry. Synonyms standard, normal, usual, par, mode, mean, rule, medium, norm, run of the mill, midpoint, run, common run Definition a criterion by which to measure something The truck industry is a benchmark for the economy. Synonyms reference point, gauge, yardstick, measure, level, example, standard, model, reference, par, criterion, norm, touchstoneDefinition a standard by which something can be judged or decided Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school. Synonyms standard, test, rule, measure, principle, proof, par, norm, canon, gauge, yardstick, touchstone, bench mark Additional synonymsDefinition the average Take a hundred and twenty values and calculate the mean. Synonyms average, middle, balance, norm, median, midpoint The local elections were seen as a measure of the government's success. Synonyms standard, example, model, test, par, criterion, norm, benchmark, barometer, yardstick, touchstone, litmus test Definition an example or pattern that people might want to follow the Chinese model of economic reform Synonyms pattern, example, design, standard, type, original, ideal, mould, norm, gauge, prototype, paradigm, archetype, exemplar, lodestarDefinition the usual or average condition Synonyms average, mean, level, standard, usual, norm, medianDefinition a model worthy of imitation the ideal pattern of a good society Synonyms model, example, standard, original, guide, par, criterion, norm, prototype, paradigm, archetype, paragon, exemplar, cynosureDefinition a customary form or procedure according to the rules of quantum theory Synonyms procedure, policy, standard, method, way, course, formulaDefinition a measure or standard used for comparison an exceptional vintage by any yardstick Synonyms standard, measure, criterion, gauge, benchmark, touchstone, par |