normal form
ˈnɔrməl fɔrm
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Definition of normal form - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
databaseTECH.structured format reducing redundancy in databasesTECH.
  • The table was converted to third normal form.
2.
mathematicsTECH.standard way to present a mathematical objectTECH.
  • The equation was simplified to its normal form.
canonical form standard form
3.
game theoryTECH.matrix showing possible outcomes in a gameTECH.
  • The normal form of the game revealed the best strategies.
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Expressions with normal form

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conjunctive normal formn.
conjunction of disjunctions of literals in logic
The expression is in conjunctive normal form.

Expressions with normal

new normaln.
recently established way of living after big changes in society
Wearing masks became part of the new normal.
anything but normaladj.
very unusual or unexpected
Her reaction to the news was anything but normal.
have a normal onev.
experience a typical or uneventful day
After the excitement yesterday, I just want to have a normal one.
back to normaladj.
returned to the usual state or condition
After the storm, things were back to normal.
normal timen.
standard period of play in sports
The team won the match in normal time.
under normal circumstancesadv.
in typical conditions without unusual factors
Under normal circumstances, the store opens at 9 AM.

Expressions with form

bad formn.
behavior against social expectations, inappropriate or rude
Talking loudly in the library is bad form.
good formn.
correct technique or style in sports or arts
Her coach praised her good form during the swimming competition..
on formadj.
performing well or at one's best
The team is on form and winning every match.
poor formn.
inappropriate behavior or actions in a social context
Interrupting someone while they speak is poor form.
in good formadj.
in good physical condition or health
After months of training, she is in good form for the marathon.
in any way, shape, or formprep.
used to deny something exists or happens in any manner or method
He is not involved in any way, shape, or form in the scandal.
in no way, shape, or formadv.
not at all, in any manner, shape, or condition
He is in no way, shape, or form responsible for the mistake!
in top formadj.
in excellent health or condition
She felt in top form after a good night's sleep.
on top formadj.
performing at the highest level possible
The athlete was on top form during the championship.
return to formn.
comeback to previous success or quality
The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

Terms related to normal form

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normalizenormalizednormalizingdatabasedesignefficiencyorganizationredundancyschemastructuresystemequation

Terms with normal form included in their meaning

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liquid hydrocarbonsn.
chemistry
hydrocarbon compounds present in liquid form under normal or specified conditions
WTacr.
acr: Wild Type
normal form of a gene or organism

Examples of normal form in a sentence

  • Normal form helps in maintaining data integrity.
  • The matrix was converted to normal form.
  • The polynomial was expressed in its normal form.
  • Analyzing the normal form helped them understand the game's dynamics.
  • The normal form matrix clarified the possible outcomes.

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  1. French:forme normale, ...
  2. German:Normalform, kanonische Form, ...
  3. Italian:forma normale, ...
  4. Spanish:forma normal, ...
  5. Portuguese:forma normal, forma padrão, ...
  6. Chinese:范式, 正规形式, ...
  7. Japanese:正規形, 標準形, ...
  8. Arabic:الصيغة الطبيعية, الشَّكْل القِياسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוּרָה נוֹרְמָלִית, יֵיצּוּג נוֹרְמָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:нормальная форма, матрица нормальной формы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:нормальна форма, матриця результатів, ...
  12. Hindi:सामान्य रूप, प्रमाणित रूप, ...
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