patchwork noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •A work, such as a blanket, composed of many different colors and shapes, sewn together to make an interesting whole. •A state of regulations whose constituents have an opaque scope of application because of their questionable delimitation with regard to each other.Proponents of an AI moratorium had argued that a patchwork of state and local AI laws is hindering progress in the AI industry and the ability of U.S. firms to compete with China. — 2025 •(figurative) Any kind of creation that makes use of many different aspects to create one whole piece.Bill took all of his poetry and put it together in a folder. It made up a patchwork of his life. verb2 •To create a patchwork from pieces of fabric. •To assemble from a variety of sources; to cobble together. formspatchworked · patchworking · patchworks
