A mathematical formalism for describing knowledge of the world in terms of patterns that can be studied using statistical methods.

plural of fact pattern

Alternative form of fact pattern

(law) A set of relationships that have been established for an event from which a legal conclusion can be drawn.

The distinctive coloration of Turkish Van cats, with a white body and coloured head and tail.

plural of Van pattern

(neologism, graphical user interface) A user interface that is intentionally designed to trick users into doing things, such as giving up more information, or agreeing to unfavourable terms.

plural of dark pattern

A colourful pattern, supposed to resemble an oriental shawl, but applied to materials of plainer design.

plural of shawl pattern