Norm

usgb/nɔːrm/
noun

A standard, model, or rule that is typical or expected.

Getting good grades is the norm in this school.
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Often appears as...

  • social norm
  • cultural norm
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Typical Expectation

Reflects what's considered usual in a social context or situation.

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Wearing a business suit is the norm for job interviews.
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Implicitly Understood

Often not spoken about but understood by members of a certain group.

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At the dinner table, it's the norm to not use phones.
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Group Specific

What is a norm can vary significantly from one culture or group to another.

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Bowing as a greeting is the norm in Japanese culture.
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