norm
intermediateB2/nɔːrm/ · norm
A standard or model regarded as typical or ideal.
Meanings
A standard or model regarded as typical or ideal.
ایسا معیار یا نمونہ جو کہ عام طور پر غیرت کی حیثیت رکھتا ہو۔
معیار
miyaar
Common Collocations
- social norm
- cultural norm
- norm of behavior
Example Sentences
In many societies, respect for elders is considered a social norm.
بہت سے معاشروں میں بزرگوں کا احترام ایک سماجی معیار سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Bahut se muashiron mein buzurgon ka ehtram aik samaji miyaar samjha jata hai.
The norm of punctuality is important in business settings.
دیر سے آنے کی قانونی حیثیت کاروباری ماحول میں اہم ہے۔
Der se aane ki qanooni haisiyat karobari mahol mein ahem hai.
They challenged the prevailing norms regarding gender roles.
انہوں نے جنس کے کرداروں کے بارے میں موجودہ معیارات کو چیلنج کیا۔
Unhon ne jins ke kirdaron ke bare mein maujooda miyaar ko challenge kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'norm' as a measuring stick for behavior.
Picture a ruler setting the standard for measurements.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "norma" — pattern, rule
First known use: 15th century
The word 'norm' originated from the Latin 'norma', which means a standard or pattern. It has evolved over time to refer to standards of behavior in social contexts.