normality.

1. Conformity with what is regarded as usual, expected or standard in the relevant context.

2. The condition of following a normal probability distribution, exactly or approximately as specified.

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Words that belong together

• return to normality
• apparent normality

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The return to normality was assessed against conditions before the disruption.

Apparent normality in daily routines concealed continuing disagreements about the policy.

Usage notes

Primary category: science / research / methodology. Forms: Usually uncountable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: method specification, measurement critique, model interpretation, qualification. Disciplines: research methods, statistics, experimental design. Commonness: moderately common.