$nlp.matchPatterns

Performs pattern matching for the specified text. Returns the NLPResult object that contains the ParseTree object and an indication of which pattern has worked.

How to use

Call example:

patterns: 
  $phrase1 = lorem ipsum
  $phrase2 = dolor sit amet

state: Common
  q!: ...
  script:
    var res = $nlp.matchPatterns("lorem ipsum", ["$phrase1", "$phrase2"]);
    log(res);

Result example:

{
  "parseTree": {
    "tag": "root",
    "pattern": "root",
    "text": "lorem ipsum",
    "startPos": 0,
    "endPos": 2,
    "words": ["lorem", "ipsum"],
    "phrase1": [
      {
        "tag": "phrase1",
        "pattern": "phrase1",
        "text": "lorem ipsum",
        "startPos": 0,
        "endPos": 2,
        "words": ["lorem", "ipsum"]
      }
    ],
    "_Root": "lorem ipsum",
    "_text1": "lorem ipsum"
  },
  "pattern": "$phrase1",
  "effectivePattern": "$phrase1( lorem ipsum )",
  "score": "1.0"
}