+A **search pattern** defines the specific sequence or form sought within a larger dataset. It acts as a [template](/wiki/template) or [algorithm](/wiki/algorithm), guiding the process of discovery or retrieval. This fundamental concept underpins operations from simple text searches to complex data analysis.
+## See also
+- [Regular Expression](/wiki/regular_expression)
+- [Data Mining](/wiki/data_mining)
+- [String Matching](/wiki/string_matching)
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