(architecture, computing, design) A formal way of documenting a general reusable solution to a design problem in a particular field of expertise.

(anatomy) All the features of the skin, feathers, etc. of an animal that are arranged in designs; especially, the configuration of epidermal ridges (dermatoglyphics) characteristic of primates.

(physics) the pattern of lines or spots produced by diffraction; especially the two-dimensional pattern produced by X-ray diffraction that may be used to determine the structure of a crystal or of a crystalline compound.

an optical effect formed when one family of curves is superposed on another, the lines of the overlapping figures crossing at an ange less than about 45°; the moiré lines are then the locus of the points of intersection

Alternative spelling of patternmaker

The systems of control mechanisms to dominate these entities of the organization to achieve a defined goal.

Alternative spelling of antipattern

(electronics) An oscilloscope display of a data signal passed through a transmission line, clocked synchronously to the data symbols; used to analyze the quality of transmission.

plural of integumentary pattern

plural of design pattern