normed

adjective

ˈnȯrmd

: being a mathematical entity upon which a norm is defined

a normed vector space

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1935, in the meaning defined above

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“Normed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normed. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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