norma

Definitions of norma
  1. noun
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
    synonyms: assioma, base, caposaldo, fondamento, fulcro, legge, nocciolo, principio
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    assunzione, congettura, ipotesi, presunzione, supposizione
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
  2. noun
    (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    synonyms: abito, abitudine, consuetudine, rito
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    chiarezza, nettezza, pulizia
    the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
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    costumanza, prammatica
    accepted or habitual practice
  3. noun
    a message describing how something is to be done
    synonyms: avvertenza, guida, istruzione, istruzione per l'uso, letteratura, mentore, timone
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    comandamento, comando, precetto, prescrizione, regola
    prescribed guide for conduct or action
    prescrizione, ricetta
    directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions
    formula, ricetta
    directions for making something
    direzione artistica, regia
    an instruction written as part of the script of a play
    bon ton, buone maniere, cerimoniale, etichetta, galateo
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
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    messaggio
    what a communication that is about something is about
  4. noun
    a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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    concezione
    an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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