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1. norm
   (mathematics) A real-valued function modelling the length of a vector. The norm must be homogeneous and symmetric and fulfil the following condition: the shortest way to reach a point is to go straight toward it. Every convex symmetric closed surface surrounding point 0 introduces a norm by means ...
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2. Norm
   [artificial intelligence] In Multi-Agent Systems (MAS), a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a Norm is a formal specification of a deontic statement that aims at regulating the life of software agents and the interactions among them. It can be an obligation, a permission or a prohibitio...
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3. norm
   [n] - a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
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4. NORM
   Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
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5. NORM
   Normal
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6. NORM
   National Organization of Restoring Men
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7. norm
   2.a standard or representative value; the usual or typical; the average value for a variable for a population; the expected Category: Standards, measures and testing
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8. Norm
   Norm noun [ Latin norma a rule. See Normal , adjective ] 1. A rule or authoritative standard; a model; a type. 2. (Biol.) A typical, structural unit; a type. Agassiz.
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9. norm
   1. A rule or authoritative standard; a model; a type. ... 2. <biology> A typical, structural unit; a type. ... Origin: L. Norma a rule. See Normal. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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10. norm
    noun a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; `the current middle-class norm of two children per family`
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11. Norm
    • (a.) A rule or authoritative standard; a model; a type. • (a.) A typical, structural unit; a type. • (a.) A typical, structural unit; a type. • (a.) A rule or authoritative standard; a model; a type.
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12. norm
    rule or standard of behaviour shared by members of a social group. Norms may be internalized—i.e., incorporated within the individual so that there ... [7 related articles]
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13. Norm
    Norm is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `North Man, Viking` Where is it used? The name Norm is mainly used In English.It is an abbreviated form of Norman, used In English.See also In English and In Italian: Norma In English: Normina In English: Normand The name Norm doesn`t appear ...
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14. Norm
    This is a function of a vector, say x , that satisfies three properties: Homogeneous tx = t x for all (scalars), t. Positive x > 0 for x not= 0. (Note 0 = 0 by homogeneity, so 0 is the unique vector with zero norm.) Subadditive x + y <= x + y Norms that arise frequently in mathematical programming are: Euclidean norm (on R...
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15. Norm
    [group] In mathematics, in the field of group theory, the norm of a group is the intersection of the normalizers of all its subgroups. This is also termed the Baer norm, after Reinhold Baer. The following facts are true for the Baer norm: ...
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16. Norm
    Norm is derogatory British gay slang for a heterosexual.
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17. Norm
    Norm is derogatory British gay slang for a heterosexual.
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18. Norm
    [chess] A norm in chess is a high level of performance in a chess tournament. Several norms are one of the requirements to receive a title such as Grandmaster from FIDE. == Grandmaster norm == In order to qualify for the title of Grandmaster of chess, a title awarded by FIDE, the World Chess...
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19. Norm
    [philosophy] Norms are concepts (sentences) of practical import, oriented to effecting an action, rather than conceptual abstractions that describe, explain, and express. Normative sentences imply “ought-to” types of statements and assertions, in distinction to sentences that provide “...
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20. Norm
    [mathematics] In linear algebra, functional analysis and related areas of mathematics, a norm is a function that assigns a strictly positive length or size to all vectors in a vector space, other than the zero vector. A seminorm, on the other hand, is allowed to assign zero length to some no...
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21. Norm
    [social] Social norms are the explicit or implicit rules specifying what behaviours are acceptable within a society or group. They can also be defined as the shared ways of thinking, feeling, desiring, deciding, and acting which are observable in regularly repeated behaviours and are adopted...
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22. norm
    
    • a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
    • a statistic describing the location of a distribution
    
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23. Norm
    performance standards that is established by a reference group and that describes average or typical performance. Usually norms are determined by testing a representative group and then calculating the group's test performance.
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24. Norm
    (1) In sociology, a culturally relative guideline for social behavior. (2) In testing, a statistical measure of central tendency, as a mean, median, or mode.
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25. Norm
    An expected standard of behavior and belief established and enforced by a group.
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