pattern

The definition of a pattern is someone or something used as a model to make a copy, a design, or an expected action.

(noun)

An example of a pattern is the paper sections a seamstress uses to make a dress; a dress pattern.
An example of a pattern is polka dots.
An example of a pattern is rush hour traffic; a traffic pattern.

Pattern is defined as making a copy based on a model.

(verb)

An example of pattern is using a store bought shirt as an example to make another one from scratch.

See pattern in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person or thing considered worthy of imitation or copying
a model or plan used as a guide in making things; set of forms to the shape of which material is cut for assembly into the finished article: a dress pattern
the full-scale model used in making a sand mold for casting metal
something representing a class or type; example; sample
an arrangement of form; disposition of parts or elements; design: wallpaper patterns, the pattern of a novel
a regular, mainly unvarying way of acting or doing: behavior patterns
a predictable or prescribed route, movement, etc.: traffic pattern, landing pattern
1. grouping or distribution, as of a number of bullets fired at a mark
2. something, as a diagram, showing such distribution
☆ Now Rare sufficient material for making a garment

Origin: ME patron < OFr patrun, patron, hence something to be imitated, pattern: see patron

transitive verb

to make, do, shape, or plan in imitation of a model or pattern: with on, upon, or after
to supply with a pattern or design; mark or decorate with a pattern

See pattern in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A model or original used as an archetype.
b. A person or thing considered worthy of imitation.
A plan, diagram, or model to be followed in making things: a dress pattern. See Synonyms at ideal.
A representative sample; a specimen.
a. An artistic or decorative design: a paisley pattern. See Synonyms at figure.
b. A design of natural or accidental origin: patterns of bird formations.
A consistent, characteristic form, style, or method, as:
a. A composite of traits or features characteristic of an individual or a group: one's pattern of behavior.
b. Form and style in an artistic work or body of artistic works.
a. The configuration of gunshots upon a target that is used as an indication of skill in shooting.
b. The distribution and spread, around a targeted region, of spent shrapnel, bomb fragments, or shot from a shotgun.
Enough material to make a complete garment.
A test pattern.
The flight path of an aircraft about to land: a flight pattern.
Football A pass pattern.

verb pat·terned, pat·tern·ing, pat·terns

verb, transitive

To make, mold, or design by following a pattern: We patterned this plan on the previous one. My daughter patterned her military career after her father's.
To cover or ornament with a design or pattern.

verb, intransitive

To make a pattern.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English patron

Origin: , from Old French; see patron

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