Norm (Noun)
Meaning 1
A statistic describing the location of a distribution; "it set the norm for American homes".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; "the current middle-class norm of two children per family".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The company strives to exceed the industry norm for customer satisfaction.
- She's always felt like her family was an exception to the norm.
- The researchers identified a new norm in the population's eating habits.
- The norm for air travel is now to arrive at least two hours before departure.
- This behavior was once considered the norm, but is now widely regarded as unacceptable.