setanswerpattern

verb
UK /ˌsɛtˈɑːnsəˌpætən/
US /ˌsɛtˈænsərˌpætərn/

To set an answer pattern means to choose the way answers will look or be checked.

The teacher will setanswerpattern for the quiz so every answer is marked the same way.

SYNONYMS

configuredefineestablishspecifyarrange

RELATED WORDS

answer keytemplateformatrulesetting

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To create a reusable format for responses in a computer program.

The developer used setanswerpattern to make all survey replies follow one layout.

3. To fix the expected style of replies in a test or form.

Before printing the forms, they setanswerpattern to accept only short written answers.

4. To decide in advance how correct answers will be recognized.

The app lets you setanswerpattern so it can check spelling mistakes automatically.