norm

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BrE /nɔːm/ AmE /nɔːrm/

noun en → es

1 RULE [singular] B1

a rule or standard that is accepted by most people in a society, group, etc.

norma, regla

  • the norm

Collocations social norms · professional norms

  • In most countries, it is the norm for women to take a year off after having a baby.

    En la mayoría de los países, es lo normal que las mujeres se tomen un año sabático después de tener un bebé.

2 STATISTICS [singular] C1

a value that represents the most common or typical member of a statistical population, especially when this is the mode.

valor normal, media

  • the norm

Collocations norm distribution · deviation from the norm

  • The average height for men in this country is 5 feet 9 inches, which is the norm.

    La altura promedio para los hombres en este país es de 1.75 metros, lo cual es el valor normal.