declining norm
[/dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ nɔːrm/]
noun phrasepl: declining norms
norma em declínio
1. A social, cultural, or behavioral standard that is becoming less accepted, practiced, or valued over time
Formal letter writing is a declining norm in the age of instant messaging.
A escrita formal de cartas é uma norma em declínio na era das mensagens instantâneas.
2. A formerly established rule or expectation that is gradually losing its influence or relevance in society
Workplace hierarchies based on seniority alone represent a declining norm in modern companies.
As hierarquias de trabalho baseadas apenas na antiguidade representam uma norma em declínio nas empresas modernas.
3. In mathematics or statistics, a norm whose value is decreasing as a function of time or another variable
The declining norm of the error vector indicated improving model accuracy.
A norma em declínio do vetor de erro indicava uma melhoria na precisão do modelo.
This term is commonly used in academic, sociological, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English to discuss social change and cultural evolution. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions about modernization and changing family structures, while in the USA it often appears in discourse about workplace culture and technology-driven social shifts.
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