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norm Definition


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norm
noun
    1. A typical pattern or situation.
      Thesaurus: average, standard, pattern, mean, rule.
      Form: the norm
    2. An accepted way of behaving, etc.
      Example: social norms
    3. A standard, eg for achievement in industry.
      Example: production norms
      Thesaurus: standard, measure, criterion, yardstick, benchmark.
Etymology: 19c: from Latin norma carpenter's square or a rule.



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