pattern

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the regular way in which something happens or is done.

n. a consistent or characteristic way in which something happens, develops, or is arranged.

“The doctor noticed a pattern in the patient's symptoms every morning.”

“Meteorologists are studying the changing weather patterns to better predict the frequency of severe storms in the region.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a guide or shape used to help you make something, like clothes.

n. a template or guide used as a model for making something, particularly in sewing or manufacturing.

“She bought a paper pattern to help her sew a new dress.”

“The engineer used a digital pattern to ensure each component was cut to the exact specifications required for the assembly.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to copy or base something on another thing.

v. to design or model something according to a specific example or system.

“The new school was patterned after a famous university in Europe.”

“The curriculum is patterned on a traditional liberal arts model, emphasizing critical thinking over rote memorization.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Dialect · British English

v. to organize or arrange something, often used in London slang.

v. to arrange, organize, or resolve a situation. Common in Multicultural London English.

“Don't worry about the tickets; I'll get it patterned for us.”

“He managed to get the whole situation patterned before the manager arrived, so there was no further conflict.”