normer

Senses

1. 1.

   to standardize

   to establish or apply a standard or norm to something

2. 2.

   to regulate

   to govern by rules or norms, especially in administrative or technical contexts

Examples

• "Il faut normer les procédures pour améliorer l'efficacité."

  We need to standardize the procedures to improve efficiency.

• "Cette norme internationale va normer la qualité des produits."

  This international standard will regulate the quality of products.

• "Le gouvernement a normé les règles de sécurité dans les usines."

  The government standardized the safety rules in factories.

Usage

Normer is a relatively formal and technical verb, commonly used in administrative, industrial, or regulatory contexts. It often appears with the meaning of "to set standards" or "to make conform to a norm." Not to be confused with "former" (to form) or "nommer" (to name).