patterns
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpætɝnz// UK //pˈætənz// pat·terns
n. regular ways that something happens, develops, or is done. You also use this word for shapes or lines that repeat on a surface like fabric.
n. regular and intelligible forms or sequences discernible in the way in which something happens or is done. Also refers to decorative designs consisting of repeated shapes or colours.
The weather follows the same patterns every summer.
Scientists study the migration patterns of birds to understand how climate change affects their travel.
By analyzing consumer spending patterns over the last decade, economists can predict how the market might react to sudden changes in interest rates.
Usage
Often used with verbs like 'follow', 'recognize', or 'establish'.