How many websites pass the Definition Patterns check?
Based on 241 audited sites · Updated 2026-07-16
95% confidence interval: 98.4%–100%
Why This Matters
LLM Discoverability
Pages that define terms and concepts are natural targets for AI "what is X?" queries; clear definitional structures help LLMs extract and cache concept definitions for conversational use.
SEO Impact
Definitional content frequently wins featured snippets for informational queries; the structured "X is…" format is exactly what Google extracts for position-zero answers.
What To Do Next
Every audited site in the current sample passes definition patterns, so this check is currently a baseline expectation rather than a differentiator.
- Prioritize definition patterns on templates that create many URLs, because one template fix can improve a large share of content answerability.
- After changing the page, re-run the audit and compare the observed value for this check instead of relying on visual inspection alone.
- Use the 100% pass rate as a benchmark: if your site fails here, passing the check moves it closer to the visible majority of crawlable, AI-readable pages.
Status Breakdown
Compliance Trend
Daily pass, warning, and failure rates across benchmark snapshots (up to 90 days).
Industry Breakdown
How different industries perform on this check.
| Industry | Pass rate | Avg score | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 100% | 72 | 112 |
| Media & Entertainment | 100% | 73.8 | 38 |
| Travel & Hospitality | 100% | 74.8 | 24limited |
| Finance & Banking | 100% | 72.8 | 22limited |
| Education | 100% | 71.8 | 14limited |
| Food & Beverage | 100% | 71.1 | 5limited |
| E-Commerce | 100% | 69.6 | 3limited |
| Healthcare | 100% | 76.7 | 3limited |
| Professional Services | 100% | 80.8 | 3limited |
Related Checks
Run a free audit to see whether your site passes this check, or browse the leaderboard and the audited-sites directory.