template

About 5.60 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
2. noun A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
3. noun A file or document serving as a basis for others.
4. noun A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
5. noun A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
6. noun A strip of metal used in boiler-making, pierced with a series of holes, and serving as a guide in marking out a line of rivet-holes.
7. noun Synonym of temple.
8. verb To set up or mark off using a template.

Similar words

guide templet pattern form example mock-up profile outline paragon number

Often followed by

for is to and of in that file dna

Word family

templates