norm

Definitions

A standard or pattern, especially in the social behavior, that is typical or expected of a group.

A required or acceptable level of performance or achievement; a benchmark.

A mathematical function that assigns a strictly positive length or size to each vector in a vector space.

Examples

In many cultures, it is the norm to remove your shoes before entering a home.

The company is trying to challenge the industry norm by implementing a four-day work week.

Synonyms

standard average convention rule criterion benchmark model

Antonyms

exception anomaly aberration irregularity deviation outlier rarity