the norm
noun
1
: an average level of development or achievement
She scored well above/below the norm in math.
2
: something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected
Smaller families have become the norm.
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Advanced Cooling Technologies: Liquid cooling systems will become the norm, ensuring energy-efficient operations for high-performance workloads.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Fans expected those back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons to be the norm instead of the aberration.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
So see a doctor if any of this sounds like the norm for you, or if the occasional bloody taste in your mouth during exercise gets worse over time.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Pilots used to be the norm for all TV networks and studios, but that has also changed amid the rise of streaming.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Fans expected those back-to-back unbeaten regular seasons to be the norm instead of the aberration.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
So see a doctor if any of this sounds like the norm for you, or if the occasional bloody taste in your mouth during exercise gets worse over time.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
Pilots used to be the norm for all TV networks and studios, but that has also changed amid the rise of streaming.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the norm
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“The norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20norm. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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