norm

5 definitions • 9 examples

an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with:

Europe's varied cultural, political and ethical norms

accepted social norms

a situation or type of behaviour that is expected and considered to be typical:

One child per family is fast becoming the norm in some countries.

an accepted standard or a way of being or doing things:

Illness has become the norm for her.

an accepted standard, or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with:

These standards generally exceed the accepted industry norms.

We need to recognize Europe's varied cultural, political, and ethical norms.

accepted social norms

the amount that is usual, or a situation or type of behaviour that is expected and considered to be typical:

Yields fell below the norm for the third year in succession.

Delays are likely to be the norm for air travel in the next few weeks.