Meaning of norm in English

1. Pronunciation

   /nɔrm/

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1. Noun

   norm

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from Latin norma‘precept, rule, carpenter's square’

   Definitions

   1. a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical

   Examples

   • « the current middle-class norm of two children per family »
2. 2. a statistic describing the location of a distribution

   Examples

   • « it set the norm for American homes »