NORM
/nɔːrm/
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Acronym

acr: naturally occurring radioactive materialsTECH.materials with natural radiationTECH.
  • NORM can be found in some types of soil and rocks.
  • NORM is a concern in mining industries.
  • Handling NORM requires special precautions.
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Terms with NORM included in their meaning

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usualadj.
expected norm
customary or expected in a specific context
non-traditional option
option that is different from the norm
very intense
excessive or far beyond the norm
opinions
beyond a norm in views or actions
society
the norm or common standard
normative model
used as a norm or model in comparative evaluations
cultural norm
as is usual in a particular culture or society
act of straying
act of departing from an established course or norm

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  1. French:matières radioactives naturelles, ...
  2. German:NORM, ...
  3. Italian:NORM, ...
  4. Spanish:NORM, ...
  5. Portuguese:materiais radioativos de origem natural, ...
  6. Chinese:天然放射性物质, ...
  7. Japanese:自然放射性物質, ...
  8. Arabic:مواد ذات إشعاع طبيعي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֹמְרִים רַדְיוֹאַקְטִיבִיִּים טִבְעִיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:ЕРМ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ПРМ, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राकृतिक रूप से होने वाली रेडियोधर्मी सामग्री, ...
norm
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Definition of norm - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
standardsomething typical or standard in a given context
  • Wearing jeans to work is the norm here.
average standard
2.
behaviorrule or standard of behavior in a group
  • Following social norms is important in this community.
benchmark criterion standard
3.
mathematicsTECH.mathematical function generalizing vector lengthTECH.
  • The norm of the vector is calculated easily.
mathematical function
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Expressions with norm

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not following usual standards or expectations
Her fashion choices are always against the norm.
happen or exist as the usual or expected way
Remote work will soon be the norm in many companies.
follow the usual standards or rules
He always tries to conform to the norm at work.
question or dispute what is commonly accepted
She always challenges the norm in her designs.
deviate from standard behavior
His ideas often depart from the norm, challenging traditional views.
action that is different from usual
Her colorful outfit was a departure from the norm at the office.

Origin of norm

Latin, norma (rule, pattern)

Examples of norm in a sentence

  • Checking emails first thing in the morning is the norm.
  • It's a norm to greet everyone with a handshake here.
  • Breaking the norm can sometimes lead to innovation.
  • The norm helps in understanding vector spaces.
  • Calculating the norm is essential in this equation.

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  1. French:norme, règle, ...
  2. German:Norm, Vektornorm, ...
  3. Italian:norma, ...
  4. Spanish:norma, regla, ...
  5. Portuguese:norma, ...
  6. Chinese:常态, 规范, ...
  7. Japanese:普通, 規範, ...
  8. Arabic:مِعْيار, قاعدة اجتِماعية, ...
  9. Hebrew:נוֹרְמָה, ...
  10. Russian:норма, правило, ...
  11. Ukrainian:норма, векторна норма, ...
  12. Hindi:मानक, नियम, ...
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