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normal form

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of various forms of a relational database providing criteria for determining a table's degree of vulnerability to logical inconsistencies and anomalies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, databases, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning 2

A matrix that represents the possible outcomes of a game

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, game-theory, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning 3

A standard, canonical way of presenting an object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

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Meaning 4

A standard, canonical way of presenting an object.

A method of naming a chord by the most compact ordering of pitches.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: musical set theory

Topics: mathematics, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: normaalimuoto — databases: form of a relational database
  • Finnish: normaalimuoto — game theory: matrix of possible outcomes