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NORM Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word norm. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word norm. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NORM

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benchmark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a standard by which something can be measured or judged

• a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point

convention
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large formal assembly

• something regarded as a normative example

• (diplomacy) an international agreement

• orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional

• the act of convening

criterion
nounn
noun

• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

• the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

guideline
nounn
noun

• a light line that is used in lettering to help align the letters

• a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action

• a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior

model
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

• a type of product

• a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

• representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

• something to be imitated

• someone worthy of imitation

• a representative form or pattern

• a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

• the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

adjective satellite

• worthy of imitation

verb

• plan or create according to a model or models

• form in clay, wax, etc

• assume a posture as for artistic purposes

• display (clothes) as a mannequin

• create a representation or simulation of

• construct a model in the likeness of

principle
nounn
noun

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• a rule or standard especially of good behavior

• a basic truth or law or assumption

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• rule of personal conduct

• (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

rule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

• something regarded as a normative example

• prescribed guide for conduct or action

• (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• the duration of a monarch's or government's power

• dominance or power through legal authority

• directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

• any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

• measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

verb

• exercise authority over; as of nations

• decide with authority

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• decide on and make a declaration about

• have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

• mark or draw with a ruler

• keep in check

standard
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

• established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

• conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

noun

• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

• the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

• a board measure = 1980 board feet

• the value behind the money in a monetary system

• an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

• any distinctive flag

adjective satellite

• commonly used or supplied

• regularly and widely used or sold

average
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a statistic describing the location of a distribution

• (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities

• an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual

adjective satellite

• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

• lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered

• lacking exceptional quality or ability

• around the middle of a scale of evaluation

• relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution

• relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values)

verb

• amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain

• achieve or reach on average

• compute the average of

Best Hypernyms For NORM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for norm, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
criterion measure standard statistic touchstone

Alternatives for BENCHMARK

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