pattern matching

ˈpætərn ˈmætʃɪŋ

Definition

Definition of pattern matching - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

psychology

TECH.

recognizing patterns in data or behavior

TECH.

Pattern matching helps in understanding behavioral trends.

pattern recognition

computer science

TECH.

process of checking sequences for specific patterns

TECH.

Pattern matching is crucial in search algorithms.

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Expressions with pattern

pattern after

use as a model or example

She patterned her new dress after a vintage design.

holding pattern

state of inactivity or waiting

The project is in a holding pattern until we get more funding.

pattern oneself on

model oneself after someone or something admired

She patterned herself on her favorite author.

follow a pattern

act or develop in a way that repeats a specific order

The seasons follow a pattern every year.

follow the same pattern

do something in the same way as before

The new students follow the same pattern as last year's group.

sleep pattern

usual way someone sleeps over time, including timing and cycles

Her sleep pattern changed after she started her new job.

Expressions with matching

color matching

process of choosing or adjusting colors so they look the same or harmonious

Accurate color matching is essential when printing company logos and packaging.

matching funds

funds provided to match other sources' contributions

The charity received matching funds for every dollar donated.

gift matching

company matches an employee's charitable donation

The company offers gift matching for all employee donations.

matching network

electronic circuit designed to match impedances between a signal source and load

The antenna needs a matching network to reduce signal reflections.

text-matching

process of finding matching text strings

Text-matching is essential in plagiarism detection software.

Terms with pattern matching included in their meaning

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glob

technology

pattern matching technique using wildcards

key number

locksmithing

number stamped on a key or lock showing its matching pattern

Examples of pattern matching in a sentence

AI uses pattern matching to predict outcomes.
Pattern matching helps in data validation processes.
The software uses pattern matching to identify errors.

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French:reconnaissance de motifs, correspondance de motifs, ...
German:Mustererkennung, Pattern Matching, ...
Italian:riconoscimento di schemi, riconoscimento di pattern, ...
Spanish:reconocimiento de patrones, búsqueda de patrones, ...
Portuguese:identificação de padrões, correspondência de padrões, ...
Chinese:模式匹配, ...
Japanese:パターンマッチング, パターン照合, ...
Arabic:مُطابَقَة الأَنْماط, تَطابُق الأَنْماط, ...
Hebrew:זִהוּי תַּבְנִיּוֹת, הִתְאָמַת דְּפוּסִים, ...
Russian:распознавание шаблонов, сопоставление шаблонов, ...
Ukrainian:розпізнавання шаблонів, шаблонне співставлення, ...
Hindi:पैटर्न मिलान, पैटर्न मैचिंग, ...
Bengali:প্যাটার্ন মিলানো, ...
Catalan:reconeixement de patrons, comparació de patrons, ...
Czech:rozpoznávání vzorců, porovnávání vzorů, ...
Danish:mønstergenkendelse, mønster matching, ...
Dutch:patroonherkenning, patroonvergelijking, ...
Greek:αναγνώριση προτύπων, αντιστοίχιση μοτίβων, ...
Hungarian:mintafelismerés, mintázatillesztés, ...
Khmer:ការផ្គូផ្គងលំនាំ, ការផ្ទៀងផ្ទាត់លំនាំ, ...
Korean:패턴 매칭, 패턴 일치, ...
Persian:تشخیص الگو, الگوشناختی, ...
Polish:dopasowywanie wzorców, ...
Portuguese (BR):reconhecimento de padrões, correspondência de padrões, ...
Romanian:recunoaștere de tipare, potrivire de tipare, ...
Swedish:mönsterigenkänning, ...
Thai:การจับคู่รูปแบบ, การตรวจสอบลวดลาย, ...
Turkish:kalıp eşleştirme, desen eşleştirme, ...
Vietnamese:nhận diện mẫu, khớp mẫu, ...

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Definition of pattern matching - Reverso English Dictionary

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