norm

noun

ˈnȯrm

: an authoritative standard : model

: a principle of right action binding upon the members of a group and serving to guide, control, or regulate proper and acceptable behavior

No society lacks norms governing conduct.

Robert K. Merton

: average: such as

: a set standard of development or achievement usually derived from the average or median achievement of a large group

: 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

: a widespread or usual practice, procedure, or custom

standing ovations became the norm

Bilingualism is the norm in many countries.

: a real-valued nonnegative function defined on a vector space with value analogous to length and satisfying the conditions that the function is zero if and only if the vector (see vector entry 1 sense 1a) is zero, the function of the product of a scalar and a vector is equal to the product of the absolute value of the scalar and the function of the vector, and the function of the sum of two vectors is less than or equal to the sum of the functions of the two vectors

specifically : the square root of the sum of the squares of the absolute values of the elements of a matrix (see matrix sense 5a) or of the components of a vector

: the greatest distance between two successive points of a set of points that partition an interval (see interval sense 3) into smaller intervals

Example Sentences

She scored well above the norm in math. Smaller families have become the norm. Women used to stay at home to take care of the children, but that's no longer the norm.

Recent Examples on the Web But Russia's recent setbacks in Ukraine could create a serious dilemma for China, just weeks before Xi is widely expected to secure a norm-breaking third term in power at a key Communist Party meeting.

Nectar Gan, Shawn Deng And Philip Wang, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 So the fact that Jackson played last year, his fourth season, without a deal was already beyond the norm.

Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Consider doing something beyond the norm today, something that exposes you to new cultures or ways of thinking, because a spark of inspiration from far away could become very important to you.

Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 While superhero cameos have become the Marvel norm, the third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law welcomes a different kind of guest star: superstar rapper Megan Thee Stallion, playing herself.

Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Working from home can now even mean taking a pay cut — a norm that tech giants such as Google and Twitter led the charge on.

Brian Contrerasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 The median home sells for over ten times the average resident’s annual income, twice the national norm.

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Deicide has been active since the late ‘80s, practicing a special strain of Floridian norm-skewing death metal.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 Get Creative With Staffing While mass layoffs remain the exception rather than the norm, market headwinds are causing some companies to review headcount and create contingency plans if future staffing adjustments are required.

Camille Fetter, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	norms
释义	norm noun ˈnȯrm 1 : an authoritative standard : model 2 : a principle of right action binding upon the members of a group and serving to guide, control, or regulate proper and acceptable behavior No society lacks norms governing conduct. Robert K. Merton 3 : average: such as 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 standing ovations became the norm Bilingualism is the norm in many countries. 4 a : a real-valued nonnegative function defined on a vector space with value analogous to length and satisfying the conditions that the function is zero if and only if the vector (see vector entry 1 sense 1a) is zero, the function of the product of a scalar and a vector is equal to the product of the absolute value of the scalar and the function of the vector, and the function of the sum of two vectors is less than or equal to the sum of the functions of the two vectors specifically : the square root of the sum of the squares of the absolute values of the elements of a matrix (see matrix sense 5a) or of the components of a vector b : the greatest distance between two successive points of a set of points that partition an interval (see interval sense 3) into smaller intervals Synonyms average normal par standard See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She scored well above the norm in math. Smaller families have become the norm. Women used to stay at home to take care of the children, but that's no longer the norm. Recent Examples on the Web But Russia's recent setbacks in Ukraine could create a serious dilemma for China, just weeks before Xi is widely expected to secure a norm-breaking third term in power at a key Communist Party meeting. Nectar Gan, Shawn Deng And Philip Wang, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 So the fact that Jackson played last year, his fourth season, without a deal was already beyond the norm. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Consider doing something beyond the norm today, something that exposes you to new cultures or ways of thinking, because a spark of inspiration from far away could become very important to you. Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 While superhero cameos have become the Marvel norm, the third episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law welcomes a different kind of guest star: superstar rapper Megan Thee Stallion, playing herself. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Working from home can now even mean taking a pay cut — a norm that tech giants such as Google and Twitter led the charge on. Brian Contrerasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 The median home sells for over ten times the average resident’s annual income, twice the national norm. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Deicide has been active since the late ‘80s, practicing a special strain of Floridian norm-skewing death metal. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2022 Get Creative With Staffing While mass layoffs remain the exception rather than the norm, market headwinds are causing some companies to review headcount and create contingency plans if future staffing adjustments are required. Camille Fetter, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin norma "carpenterʼs square, pattern," probably borrowed from an Etruscan adaptation of Greek gnṓmōn "carpenterʼs square, indicator on a sundial" — more at gnomon First Known Use 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing norm the norm the norm Kids Definition norm noun ˈnȯrm 1 : average entry 1 sense 2 2 : a common practice Medical Definition norm noun ˈnȯ(ə)rm : an established standard or average: as 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 norms noun plural of norm as in standards the code of good conduct for an individual or group societal norms dictate that murder is wrong Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance standards principles ethics morals values morality beliefs ethos customs manners mores etiquette dictates tenets dogma faith
随便看	have a role to play have a rough time have a rough time (of it) have a rough time of it have a rummage have a screw loose have a seat have a second have a shit have a snit have a soft spot have a soft spot for have a stab at have a tantrum have a thin time have a thin time (of it) have a thin time of it have a tinkle have a try have a wander have a way of have a way of (being something or doing something) have a way of being something or doing something have a way with have a whack at

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