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- Dictionarynorm/nɔːm/
noun
- 1. something that is usual, typical, or standard: "strikes were the norm" Similar Opposite
- 2. the product of a complex number and its conjugate, equal to the sum of the squares of its real and imaginary components, or the positive square root of this sum.
verb
- 1. adjust (something) to conform to a norm.
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NORM definition: 1. an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with: 2. a…. Learn more.
a. : a set standard of development or achievement usually derived from the average or median achievement of a large group. b. : a pattern or trait taken to be typical in the behavior of a social group. studies aimed at establishing the norms of sexual behavior among the middle classes. c. : a widespread or usual practice, procedure, or custom.
NORM meaning: 1. an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with: 2. a…. Learn more.
A norm is an official standard or level that organizations are expected to reach. ...an agency which would establish European norms and co-ordinate national policies to halt pollution.
noun a standard, model, or pattern. general level or average: Two cars per family is the norm in most suburban communities. a behavior pattern or trait considered typical of a particular social group: The patients regained the norms of everyday life after their hospitalization.
a. A pattern that is regarded as typical of something: a neighborhood where families with two wage-earners are the norm. b. A standard or expectation that is established for a given enterprise or effort: journalistic norms. c. A pattern of behavior considered acceptable or proper by a social group: violated the norms of his community. 2.
Definitions of norm. noun. a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical. “the current middle-class norm of two children per family” see more. noun. a statistic describing the location of a distribution. “it set the norm for American homes” synonyms: average. see more. Pronunciation. US. /nɔrm/ UK. /nɔm/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Norm."
Definition of norm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning of norm – Learner’s Dictionary. norm. noun. uk / nɔːm / us. the norm. Add to word list. the usual way that something happens: Short-term job contracts are the norm nowadays. [ C ] an accepted way of behaving in a particular society: [ usually plural ] cultural / social norms.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English norm /nɔːm $ nɔːrm/ AWL noun [ countable] 1 the usual or normal situation, way of doing something etc be/become the norm Short term contracts are now the norm with some big companies.
