pattern

pattern
pat·tern /'pa-tərn/ n
1: a form or model proposed for imitation
2: a recognizably consistent series of related acts
found a pattern of discrimination in that company
a pattern of racketeering activity

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

pattern
I noun antetype, archetype, basis, criterion, design, die, draft, example, exemplar, exemplum, form, guide, ideal, impression, layout, matrix, model, mold, norm, original, outline, paradigm, paragon, plan, precedent, prototype, rule, sample, shape, specifications, specimen, standard, standard of criticism, standard of judgment, template, tracing associated concepts: pattern jury instructions II index array (order), compose, configuration (form), constant, content (structure), contrive, create, criterion, delineation, example, exemplar, form (arrangement), habit, make, manner (behavior), model, modus operandi, motif, norm, order (arrangement), paradigm, practice (custom), prototype, rule (guide), specimen, stamp, standard, structure (composition), style, system

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  • Pattern — Pat tern, n. [OE. patron, F. patron, a patron, also, a pattern. See {Patron}.] 1. 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. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • pattern — [ patɛrn ] n. m. • 1914; mot angl. « modèle schématique » ♦ Anglic. Modèle simplifié d une structure, en sciences humaines. ⇒ modèle, 2. patron, schéma, structure, type. ⊗ HOM. Paterne. ● pattern nom masculin (anglais pattern) Modèle spécifique… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • pattern — [pat′ərn] n. [ME patron < OFr patrun, patron, hence something to be imitated, pattern: see PATRON] 1. a person or thing considered worthy of imitation or copying 2. a model or plan used as a guide in making things; set of forms to the shape of …   English World dictionary

  • Pattern — ist ein ehemaliger Ortsteil von Aldenhoven, siehe: Pattern (Aldenhoven) ein Ortsteil von Jülich, siehe: Pattern (Jülich) ein anglisierender Begriff für „Muster“ in der strukturfunktionalistischen Soziologie eine Struktur – siehe Pattern Variables …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • pattern — [n1] design, motif arrangement, decoration, device, diagram, figure, guide, impression, instruction, markings, mold, motive, original, ornament, patterning, plan, stencil, template, trim; concepts 259,625 Ant. plainness pattern [n2] arrangement,… …   New thesaurus

  • Pattern — Pat tern, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Patterned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Patterning}.] 1. To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate. Milton. [1913 Webster] [A temple] patterned from that …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • pattern — (n.) early 14c., the original proposed to imitation; the archetype; that which is to be copied; an exemplar [Johnson], from O.Fr. patron, from M.L. patronus (see PATRON (Cf. patron)). Extended sense of decorative design first recorded 1580s, from …   Etymology dictionary

  • pattern — /ˈpattern, ingl. ˈpæt(J)n/ [vc. ingl., propr. «campione, modello»] s. m. inv. 1. schema, modello 2. struttura, sistema …   Sinonimi e Contrari. Terza edizione

  • pattern — ► NOUN 1) a repeated decorative design. 2) a regular or discernible form or order in which a series of things occur: working patterns. 3) a model, design, or set of instructions for making something. 4) an example for others to follow. 5) a model …   English terms dictionary

  • Pattern — Pattern. См. Модель. (Источник: «Металлы и сплавы. Справочник.» Под редакцией Ю.П. Солнцева; НПО Профессионал , НПО Мир и семья ; Санкт Петербург, 2003 г.) …   Словарь металлургических терминов

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