ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Template

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Template is a noun meaning A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

Meaning

A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
(computing) A file or document serving as a basis for others.
(molecular biology) A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
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.
(weaving) Synonym of temple.
To set up or mark off using a template.
(object-oriented programming) A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.

Metal phosphates that are templated by transition-metal complexes are rare.

Only that part of the floor timber that bears on the planking and keel need be templated; […]

Classically, the functional product of coding genes is a protein whose synthesis is directed by an mRNA-template.

Gaelic also benefits from having a readily available template for Celtic minority language revitalisation, derived from Welsh and Irish.

Depending on context, synonyms include temple, templet, guide.

Related dictionary entries include guide, templet, pattern, form, example, mock-up.

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