noun
- a standard or pattern that is typical or expected
- an accepted way of behaving or doing things in a particular group or society
Examples
- Working eight hours a day is the norm in most offices.
- Her test scores were well above the norm for her grade level.
- It’s the norm to shake hands when meeting someone new.
- The company’s dress code follows professional norms.
- Social norms vary greatly between different cultures.
- Breaking from the norm can sometimes lead to innovation.
- The norm for this type of project is a six-month timeline.