namingpattern
nounUK /ˈneɪmɪŋ ˈpætən/
US /ˈneɪmɪŋ ˈpætərn/
A naming pattern is a set of rules people use to give names to things.
The naming pattern for the new streets used tree names like Oak Road and Pine Lane.
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2. In computer science, a naming pattern is a standard way to name files, variables, or functions so programs stay organized.
The team followed a naming pattern like user_first_name for all database columns.
3. In chemistry, a naming pattern is the set of rules for forming chemical names from a substance's structure.
Students learned the naming pattern for binary ionic compounds such as sodium chloride.
4. In storytelling, a naming pattern is a repeated way characters or places are named to show they belong together.
All the wizards in the series share a naming pattern ending in -ius.