Norm

norm, n. a rule: a pattern: an authoritative standard: a type or typical unit.— n. Nor′ma , a rule, model: a square for measuring right angles.— adj. Nor′mal , according to rule: regular: exact: perpendicular.— n. a perpendicular.— ns. Normal isā′tion , Normal′ity .— v.t. Nor′malise .— adv. Nor′mally .— adj. Nor′mative , establishing a standard.— Normal school , a training-college for teachers in the practice of their profe ion. [L. norma , a rule.]