Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flow-pattern
noun
/flō ˈpatərn/
Definition
A flow-pattern refers to the specific arrangement or sequence in which a process or event occurs, often indicating the movement and interaction of elements within a system.
Examples
- The engineer studied the flow-pattern of the river to design a more efficient dam.
- Traffic management relies heavily on understanding flow-patterns to prevent congestion.
- In programming, the flow-pattern of data can greatly affect the performance of an application.
Meaning
In terms of analysis, a flow-pattern helps to visualize, understand, and predict the behavior of systems such as water flow, traffic, or information movement in networks.
Synonyms
- flow structure
- movement pattern
- sequence
