Definitions for pattern
ˈpæt ərn; Brit. ˈpæt npat·tern

Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. form, shape, pattern(noun)

   a perceptual structure

   "the composition presents problems for students of musical form"; "a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them"

2. practice, pattern(noun)

   a customary way of operation or behavior

   "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

3. design, pattern, figure(noun)

   a decorative or artistic work

   "the coach had a design on the doors"

4. convention, normal, pattern, rule, formula(noun)

   something regarded as a normative example

   "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"

5. pattern(noun)

   a model considered worthy of imitation

   "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics"

6. blueprint, design, pattern(noun)

   something intended as a guide for making something else

   "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

7. traffic pattern, approach pattern, pattern(noun)

   the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport

   "the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded"; "they stayed in the pattern until the fog lifted"

8. radiation pattern, radiation diagram, pattern(verb)

   graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle

9. model, pattern(verb)

   plan or create according to a model or models

10. pattern(verb)

    form a pattern

    "These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before"

GCIDE(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Pattern(n.)

   a recognizable characteristic relationship or set of relationships between the members of any set of objects or actions, or the properties of the members; also, the set having a definable relationship between its members.

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

2. Pattern(n.)

   the recommended flight path for an airplane to follow as it approaches an airport for a landing. Same as landing pattern.

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

3. Pattern(n.)

   an image or diagram containing lines, usually horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, sometimes of varying widths, used to test the resolution of an optical instrument or the accuracy of reproduction of image copying or transmission equipment. Same as test pattern.

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. pattern(Noun)

   Model, example.

   Etymology: Originally a variant form of patron.

2. pattern(Noun)

   Decorative arrangement.

   Etymology: Originally a variant form of patron.

3. pattern(Verb)

   to apply a pattern

   Etymology: Originally a variant form of patron.

4. pattern(Verb)

   to follow an example

   Etymology: Originally a variant form of patron.

5. pattern(Verb)

   to fit into a pattern

   Etymology: Originally a variant form of patron.

Wikipedia(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Pattern

   A pattern is a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or in abstract ideas. As such, the elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner. A geometric pattern is a kind of pattern formed of geometric shapes and typically repeated like a wallpaper design. Any of the senses may directly observe patterns. Conversely, abstract patterns in science, mathematics, or language may be observable only by analysis. Direct observation in practice means seeing visual patterns, which are widespread in nature and in art. Visual patterns in nature are often chaotic, never exactly repeating, and often involve fractals. Natural patterns include spirals, meanders, waves, foams, tilings, cracks, and those created by symmetries of rotation and reflection. Patterns have an underlying mathematical structure; indeed, mathematics can be seen as the search for regularities, and the output of any function is a mathematical pattern. Similarly in the sciences, theories explain and predict regularities in the world. In art and architecture, decorations or visual motifs may be combined and repeated to form patterns designed to have a chosen effect on the viewer. In computer science, a software design pattern is a known solution to a class of problems in programming. In fashion, the pattern is a template used to create any number of similar garments.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Pattern(noun)

   anything proposed for imitation; an archetype; an exemplar; that which is to be, or is worthy to be, copied or imitated; as, a pattern of a machine

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

2. Pattern(noun)

   a part showing the figure or quality of the whole; a specimen; a sample; an example; an instance

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

3. Pattern(noun)

   stuff sufficient for a garment; as, a dress pattern

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

4. Pattern(noun)

   figure or style of decoration; design; as, wall paper of a beautiful pattern

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

5. Pattern(noun)

   something made after a model; a copy

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

6. Pattern(noun)

   anything cut or formed to serve as a guide to cutting or forming objects; as, a dressmaker's pattern

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

7. Pattern(noun)

   a full-sized model around which a mold of sand is made, to receive the melted metal. It is usually made of wood and in several parts, so as to be removed from the mold without injuring it

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

8. Pattern(verb)

   to make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

9. Pattern(verb)

   to serve as an example for; also, to parallel

   Etymology: [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See Patron.]

Freebase(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Pattern

   A pattern, apart from the term's use to mean "Template", is a discernible regularity in the world or in a manmade design. As such, the elements of a pattern repeat in a predictable manner. Any of the five senses may directly observe patterns. Conversely, abstract patterns in science, mathematics, or language may be observable only by analysis. Direct observation in practice means seeing visual patterns, which are widespread in nature and in art. Visual patterns in nature are often chaotic, never exactly repeating, and often involve fractals. Natural patterns include spirals, meanders, waves, foams, tilings, cracks, and those created by symmetries of rotation and reflection. All such patterns have an underlying mathematical structure; indeed, mathematics can be seen as the search for regularities, and the output of any function is a mathematical pattern. Similarly in the sciences, theories explain and predict regularities in the world. In art and architecture, decorations or visual motifs may be combined and repeated to form patterns designed to have a chosen effect on the viewer. In computer science, a software design pattern is a known solution to a class of problems in programming. In fashion, the pattern is a template used to create any number of similar garments.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Pattern

   pat′ėrn, n. a person or thing to be copied: a model: an example: style of ornamental work: anything to serve as a guide in forming objects: the distribution of shot in a target at which a gun is fired.—ns. Patt′ern-book, a book containing designs of lace, &c., or in which patterns of cloth, &c., are pasted; Patt′ern-box, in weaving, a box at each side of a loom containing the various shuttles that may be used; Patt′ern-card, a piece of cardboard on which specimens of cloth are fixed; Patt′ern-mak′er, one who makes the patterns for moulders in foundry-work; Patt′ern-shop, the place in which patterns for a factory are prepared; Patt′ern-wheel, the count-wheel in a clock movement. [Fr. patron, a protector, pattern.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. pattern

   An systematic, defined and structured decorative design.

   The pattern created on the fabric is so elegant and beautiful.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 9, 2020  

2. pattern

   The ability for seeing data, information, statistics, facts, behavior, style, use of language or form of creation exist for a specific period of time and then change.

   They could see a pattern emerge and they completed a root cause analysis to change the pattern.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 13, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'pattern' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1105

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'pattern' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1834

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'pattern' in Nouns Frequency: #272

How to pronounce pattern?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say pattern in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pattern in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pattern in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of pattern in a Sentence

1. Larry Cunningham:

   He should absolutely not stay in office and should step down, the report details a widespread pattern and practice of abuse and discrimination and dysfunction. Because it is widespread and systemic throughout the entire police department, the buck stops at the top — the person in charge — and that's the chief.

2. Maximiliano Isi:

   The secret to this whole business is that the waveform the pattern of this stretching and squeezing encodes information on the source, the thing that made this gravitational wave.

3. President Barack Obama:

   The particular comments of Mr. Huckabee are I think part of just a general pattern that we've seen that is, would be, considered ridiculous if it weren't so sad.

4. Justin Lavner:

   Another takeaway message is that although these perceptions were most predictive of relationship quality measured at the same point in time, the same pattern was found at follow-up.

5. Paul Ferley:

   There was a decided slowing pattern (for potash demand)through the year (2015) and that seems to be intensifying as we move into 2016.

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