Norm: meaning, definitions and examples

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norm

[ nɔːm ]

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behavior

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

Synonyms

average, standard, usual

Examples of usage

It is not the norm for employees to work on weekends.
In this company, punctuality is the norm.

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mathematics

A measure of the size of a matrix, equal to the number of rows in the matrix.

Synonyms

magnitude, measure, size

Examples of usage

The norm of a 2x2 matrix is 2.
The norm of a square matrix is always a positive number.

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slang

To treat or regard someone or something as normal or acceptable.

Synonyms

accept, approve, tolerate

Examples of usage

She just norms everything, no matter how weird it is.
I try to norm his behavior even when it's unacceptable.

Translations

Translations of the word "norm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 norma

🇮🇳 मानक

🇩🇪 Norm

🇮🇩 norma

🇺🇦 норма

🇵🇱 norma

🇯🇵 規範 (きはん)

🇫🇷 norme

🇪🇸 norma

🇹🇷 norm

🇰🇷 표준

🇸🇦 معيار

🇨🇿 norma

🇸🇰 norma

🇨🇳 规范 (guīfàn)

🇸🇮 norma

🇮🇸 viðmið

🇰🇿 норма

🇬🇪 ნორმა

🇦🇿 norma

🇲🇽 norma

Word origin

The word 'norm' originated from the Latin word 'norma', meaning 'carpenter's square' or 'rule'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a standard or principle that guides behavior or measurement. The concept of norms has been studied extensively in sociology and psychology, highlighting their importance in shaping individual and group behavior.

See also: enormous, normal, normlessness, norms.