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norm (nôrm)

noun

a standard, model, or pattern for a group; esp.,
  1. such a standard of achievement as represented by the median or average achievement of a large group
  2. a standard of conduct that should or must be followed
  3. a way of behaving typical of a certain group

Etymology: L norma, carpenter's square, rule, prob. via Etr < Gr gnōmōn, carpenter's square, lit., one that knows: see gnomon

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