What does norma in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word norma in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use norma in Spanish.

The word norma in Spanish means regulation, specifications, norm, generally, quality standard, professional rule of ethics, rule of procedure, quality standards, take as a norm. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word norma

regulation

nombre femenino (directriz, pauta, regla)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Una norma de la empresa prohíbe el uso de internet con fines personales o recreativos.
A regulation of the company prohibits using the internet for personal and recreational purposes.

specifications

nombre femenino (especificaciones)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
El producto fue retirado del mercado porque no cumple con la norma de etiquetado.
The product was withdrawn from the market because it didn't comply with the labeling specifications.

norm

nombre femenino (reglas gramaticales)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
En Europa prevalece la norma peninsular y en América Latina la norma lingüística de cada país.
In Europe, the peninsular norm prevails and in Latin America the linguistic norm of each country.

generally

locución adverbial (comúnmente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Como norma general, en la empresa se elige al candidato con más experiencia para el cargo.
Generally, they select the candidate with the most experience for the position at the company.

quality standard

(consenso de normas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

professional rule of ethics

(gen pl (der: de ética, conducta profesional)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

rule of procedure

(gen pl (der: la que rige el proceso judicial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

quality standards

(regla de calidades)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

take as a norm

locución verbal (adoptar como regla)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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