Pattern
/ˈpat(ə)n/
noun
Model, example.
A design, motif or decoration, especially formed from regular repeated elements.
A naturally-occurring or random arrangement of shapes, colours etc. which have a regular or decorative effect.
Synonyms: original, stencil, tessellation, category, cycle, similarity
verb
To apply a pattern.
To make or design (anything) by, from, or after, something that serves as a pattern; to copy; to model; to imitate.
To follow an example.
Synonyms: categorize, model