1. model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.)
2. type; style; pattern
がた when a suffix
3. mold (mould); template; model
4. kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
5. form (i.e. customary procedure)
6. size (i.e. clothing, shoes)
7. inch (in diagonal display size)
8. (taxonomical) form