Paradigm may refer to:

• (in the vernacular) a pattern behind a set of typical examples of something
• (in philosophy of science) a Kuhnian paradigm
• (in experimental science) an experimental setup
• (in computing) a paradigm is a style of programming, usually enforced by the programming language used.
• (in linguistics) an inflection paradigm
• an example often given of a buzzword.

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Also:

• Paradigm Electronics, is a Canadian electronics company.
• Paradigm Associates, is an American non-profit, life-coaching, conflict-management organization.
• Paradigm City, is the setting of the anime series Big O.