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In geometry, the term "normal" can refer to several concepts, but it is most commonly used in relation to the idea of a line or vector that is perpendicular to a surface or another line. Here are a few contexts in which "normal" is used: 1. **Normal Vector:** In three-dimensional space, a normal vector to a surface at a given point is a vector that is perpendicular to the tangent plane of the surface at that point.

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