patternchecking
nounUK /ˈpætənˌtʃɛkɪŋ/
US /ˈpætərnˌtʃɛkɪŋ/
The act of looking for a repeated shape or order in things.
The teacher did some patternchecking on the students' test scores to see who needed help.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, the process of finding a known sequence inside data.
The software uses patternchecking to spot errors in the code.
3. The habit of noticing repeated behaviors in people or events.
Her patternchecking helped her predict when the bus would be late.
4. A careful review of designs to make sure they repeat correctly.
The factory does patternchecking on every fabric before it is cut.