pattern

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 which material is cut for assembly into the finished article [a dress pattern]

3. the full-scale model used in making a sand mold for casting metal

4. something representing a class or type; example; sample

5. an arrangement of form; disposition of parts or elements; design [wallpaper patterns, the pattern of a novel]

6. a regular, mainly unvarying way of acting or doing [behavior patterns]

7. a predictable or prescribed route, movement, etc. [traffic pattern, landing pattern]

8.

a) grouping or distribution, as of a number of bullets fired at a mark

b) something, as a diagram, showing such distribution

☆ 9. Now Rare sufficient material for making a garment

vt.

1. to make, do, shape, or plan in imitation of a model or pattern: with on, upon, or after

2. to supply with a pattern or design; mark or decorate with a pattern

SYN.- MODEL