norms
Pronunciation: [nɔrmz]
Word
Context: “social behavior”
(noun) rules or standards that a group of people follow. Norms help everyone understand how to act in different situations. They guide our behavior in things like manners, dress codes, and communication.
Example
In our school, it's a norm to greet teachers when you see them.
Example
It is not a norm in our culture to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
Example
What norms do you think are important for good friendships?
Context: “statistics”
(noun) a typical or average amount in a set of data. Norms in statistics help us understand what is normal or usual within a group of numbers.
Example
The norm for test scores in our class is around 85 out of 100.
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Her score was far below the norm, so she will work harder next time.
Example
What is the norm for the average height in this age group?
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