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norm vs standard

standard vs norm

norm and standard both are nouns.

norm is not an adjective while standard is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
norm Yes No No No
standard Yes Yes No No
As nouns, standard is a hypernym of norm; that is, standard is a word with a broader meaning than norm:
  • norm: a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
  • standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Other hypernyms of norm include criterion, measure, touchstone.
norm (noun) standard (noun)
a statistic describing the location of a distribution any distinctive flag
a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
norm (adjective) standard (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between norm and standard

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