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norm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nɔːrm/ · UK /nɔːm/

Forms: norms

norm means: What is usual or expected in a particular place or situation.

noun

USUAL SITUATIONB2

What is usual or expected in a particular place or situation.

  • Working late is the norm here.
  • Online meetings have become the norm in our office.
  • Her score was well above the norm.

Similar words: standard, usual practice

Common phrases: the norm, become the norm, above the norm, be the norm

SOCIAL RULEB2

A rule about behavior that a group or society expects people to follow.

  • Sharing food is a social norm here.
  • The novel challenges traditional norms about marriage.
  • Children learn the norms of their community.

Similar words: rule, convention

Common phrases: a social norm, a cultural norm, challenge a norm

Questions about norm

What does norm mean?

What is usual or expected in a particular place or situation.

What is norm in other languages?

Türkçe: alışılmış durum · Español: norma · Français: norme · Deutsch: Norm · Italiano: norma · 日本語: 標準

How do you pronounce norm?

In American English /nɔːrm/; in British English /nɔːm/.

How do you use norm in a sentence?

Working late is the norm here. Online meetings have become the norm in our office.

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