the norm

noun

: an average level of development or achievement

She scored well above/below the norm in math.

: something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected

Smaller families have become the norm.

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Apart from 1937, downturns were relatively mild (less than 10%), suggesting that crashes aren’t the norm in the year following two strong years. —

John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Texas had the 21st highest costs at 2.9% cheaper than the norm. —

Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 20 Dec. 2024 The records, obtained by The News via a Freedom of Information Law request, show Lander got about 11% of his claims denied, while Myrie’s rate was 13% and Stringer’s 12% — all below the roughly 20% threshold a veteran campaign finance expert recently said is within the norm. —

Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Seeking a break from the norm? —

USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the norm