Another word for pattern
Noun
approach pattern, pattern, traffic pattern - the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport
Example:- the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crowded
convention, formula, normal, pattern, rule - something regarded as a normative example
Example:- the convention of not naming the main character
blueprint, design, pattern - something intended as a guide for making something else
Example:- a blueprint for a house
pattern, radiation diagram, radiation pattern - graphical representation (in polar or Cartesian coordinates) of the spatial distribution of radiation from an antenna as a function of angle
form, pattern, shape - a perceptual structure
Example:- the composition presents problems for students of musical form
pattern - a model considered worthy of imitation
Example:- the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics
design, figure, pattern - a decorative or artistic work
Example:- the coach had a design on the doors
pattern, practice - a customary way of operation or behavior
Example:- it is their practice to give annual raises
Verb
model, pattern - plan or create according to a model or models
pattern - form a pattern
Example:- These sentences pattern like the ones we studied before