Dictionary Entry
norms
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/nawrmz/Word FrequencyCommon (4.58)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)That which is normal or typical.
In a Sentence
“Unemployment is the norm in this part of the country.”
Published Usage Examples
“Katz says it's always smart to lay out what she calls "norms," codes of meeting conduct, at the outset, particularly when a group will be holding a series of gatherings.”
“And one of those many "norms" is the acceptance of homosexuality and "same sex marriage" as being equal (or superior!) to monogamous, traditional marriage.”
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Origin
From Latin 'norma' meaning 'rule' or 'carpenter's square'.
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