norms

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being normal or the usual or expected way of doing something.

  - "The class norms for behavior are clearly stated in the student handbook."
  - "It is important to adhere to cultural norms when traveling abroad."

• noun

  A set of standards or rules that is widely accepted and followed by a group or society.

  - "The company's quality control norms ensure that all products meet the same high standard."
  - "Language norms dictate the correct usage of grammar and pronunciation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with norms
orms , swarms , alarms

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Variants

List of all variants of norms that leads to same result
norm , norms

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Forms

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norms, the norm, normalcy, normative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'norma' meaning rule or standard.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'norm' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The plural form of 'norm' is often debated, with some arguing that 'norms' is the correct plural form and others arguing that 'norms' should be followed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Social norms: Unwritten rules that govern behavior in a social group or society.

2. Legal norms: Rules and standards that govern behavior within a legal system.

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Culture

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Norms have played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. In literature, they have been used to explore societal expectations and conformity, such as in Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. In art, they have been depicted as symbols of order and stability, such as in the painting 'The School of Athens' by Raphael. In music, they have been used as a musical term to describe the key signature of a piece.

How to Memorize "norms"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ruler or measuring stick to remember the meaning of 'norms' as a standard or rule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'norms' with the word 'standard' or 'rule' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Norms are rules, rules are norms' to remember the meaning of the word.

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