PAT is Portable Appliance Testing, its an electrical safety test for everything with a plug on it in the UK!, be it a kettle or a drinks machine.
Although more important in commercial work places than the average home, where alot of different people will use each appliance.
The PAT testing meter will test everything from the earth bonding of the appliance, the insulation of the wiring both inside and outside, and earth leakage currents as each appliance ages over the years.
Portable Appliance Test Testing...
That's as bad as saying PIN number...