norm norm /ˈnɔrm/

noun

1. () A standard, model or pattern regarded as typical  ( norm )
   a standard, model or pattern regarded as typical
    The current middle-class norm of two children per family
   the current middle-class norm of two children per family
   
2. () (statistics) a statistic describing the location of a distribution  ( norm , average )
   (statistics) a statistic describing the location of a distribution
    It set the norm for American homes
   it set the norm for American homes