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standard vs norm

norm vs standard

standard and norm both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but norm is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
norm Yes No No No
As nouns, norm is a hyponym of standard; that is, norm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than standard:
  • standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • norm: a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
standard (noun) norm (noun)
any distinctive flag a statistic describing the location of a distribution
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
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
standard (adjective) norm (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 standard and norm

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