template

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtɛmp.lət/ or /ˈtɛmp.leɪt/
• SAMPA: /"tEmp.l@t/ or /"tEmp.leIt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular template

Plural templates

A template for drawing circles.

1. (countable) A template is a model or base which you can use as a starting point to make other objects.
   • Synonyms: guide, example and model

   I used the template with holes for letters to write that message neatly.

Verb

Plain form template

Third-person singular templates

Past tense templated

Past participle templated

Present participle templating

1. (transitive) If you template something, you make it or set it up using a template.
2. (transitive) If you template something, you make a guide or pattern for creating it.

   He templated a circle by writing rules for making circles and providing an example circle to copy.

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