norm

Norm is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

See also Norm

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /nɔːm/, SAMPA: /nO:m/
• (US) enPR: nôrm, IPA: /nɔrm/, SAMPA: /nOrm/
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Noun

Singular norm

Plural norms

1. (countable) A norm is the usual situation, amount, level, etc.

   CDs are dying out and MP3s are becoming the norm.

   His income is slightly above the norm for someone in his position.

   Many teens find it very important to conform to group norms.

Synonyms

• standard
• model
• average

Related words

• normal