norms
nounUK /nɔːmz/
US /nɔːrmz/
Rules that most people in a group agree to follow.
The class norms say we should raise our hand before speaking.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Usual or expected ways of doing things in a society.
Shaking hands when you meet someone is one of our social norms.
3. Average or typical amounts used as a standard for comparison.
The test scores were above the norms for that age group.
4. Standard patterns or levels used to judge something.
Doctors compare a child's growth to national norms.