patternfinding
nounUK /ˈpætənˌfaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈpætərnˌfaɪndɪŋ/
Patternfinding is when you look for things that repeat or fit together in a special way.
The detective used patternfinding to solve the mystery of the missing cookies.
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2. The act of discovering a repeated design or arrangement in shapes, numbers, or events.
Her patternfinding skills helped her finish the puzzle quickly.
3. A way of solving problems by noticing how things are alike or different.
Scientists use patternfinding to understand how plants grow.
4. The process of spotting a habit or routine in someone's behavior.
By patternfinding, the teacher knew when the class needed a break.