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Meaning of Template
A template is essentially a pre-designed pattern or format used as a basis for creating similar items or documents.
Definitions
- A preliminary version of a document or image used as a starting point for new work
- * A plastic or paper pattern used as a guide for cutting out shapes
- * A molecule of DNA or RNA that serves as a pattern for the synthesis of a complementary strand
Etymology of Template
The word "template" originates from the Latin "templum," meaning a space marked out for observation of auguries, and is related to the verb "temnein," meaning to cut
Historically, the term was first used in the 17th century to describe a gauge or pattern used in woodworking or printing
Example Uses
- The company uses a template to create uniform employee contracts
- * She created a template for her website using a pre-designed layout
- * The engineer used a template to cut out identical parts for the machine
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