age norm

noun

: the norm (as for height, weight, or intellectual achievement) of individuals of a given chronological age

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of age norm was in 1908

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“Age norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/age%20norm. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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