Pattern vs Sample

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Pattern

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 noun

Sample

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 noun

	Pattern	Sample
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈpætn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈpætərn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɑːmpl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsæmpl/"]/
Significato	A design or shape that repeats.	A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.
Esempio	The quilt has a beautiful floral pattern.	He provided a sample of the product for us to test.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	A2	B1
Categoria grammaticale	noun	noun
Collocazioni	basic, existing, familiar, discern, identify, notice, develop, emerge, change, pattern for, pattern in, pattern of, intricate, abstract, geometric, have, form, produce, in a/​the pattern, pattern on, pattern in	large, small, total, draw, select, comprise something, consist of something, size, survey, group, sample from, sample of, blood, faecal/​fecal, serum, collect, obtain, take, contain, show, sample of, free, book, sample of
Contrari	chaos, disorder, irregularity	whole, entirety
Errori comuni	'Pattern' is sometimes confused with 'template'. A pattern is often repeated, while a template is a guide., Learners may use 'pattern' as a verb incorrectly. It is primarily a noun., Misplacing the plural form; 'patterns' not 'patternes'.	Confusing 'sample' with 'exemplar' - they have different meanings., Using 'sampled' incorrectly as a verb form in past tense., Mixing up 'sample' as a noun and a verb.
Note d'uso	Use 'pattern' when discussing designs, behaviors, or regularities. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical or scientific discussions where a more specific term may be appropriate.	Used in scientific, business, and educational contexts when referring to testing or showing examples. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing products or experiences.

Domande frequenti: Pattern vs Sample

Qual è la differenza tra Pattern e Sample?

Pattern: A design or shape that repeats. Sample: A small part of something used to show what the whole is like.

Quale è più avanzata: Pattern e Sample?

Sample è il livello più alto, a B1, sulla scala CEFR.

Pattern e Sample sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Pattern: A2, Sample: B1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Pattern e Sample?

Pattern: noun, Sample: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Pattern: The quilt has a beautiful floral pattern. Sample: He provided a sample of the product for us to test.

Posso usare Pattern e Sample in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Pattern e Sample sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.