standard; norm; to standardize
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
standard; norm; established criteria
formalRefers to both written rules (e.g., technical standards) and unwritten social conventions (e.g., moral norms).
Enterprises must comply with industry production standards.
Behavioral norms in public spaces reflect the civilization of society.
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This dictionary defines the grammatical norms of modern Chinese.
adjective
standard; normative; conforming to a norm
formalUsed to describe actions, language, or objects that meet established standards. Often used in the negative form '不规范'.
This operating procedure is very standard.
The usage of this word is non-standard and easily leads to ambiguity.
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His Mandarin pronunciation is very normative.
verb
to standardize; to regulate; to normalize
formalDescribes the action of making something conform to standards, often through rules, education, or guidance.
The government is working hard to regulate market order.
Schools need to use school rules to regulate student behavior.
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It is necessary to regulate people's behavior with new social morals.