template

noun
UK: /ˈtem.pleɪt/
US: /ˈtem.plət/

  1. A pattern, shape, or model used as a guide for making something.

    1. I used a star template to cut out the cookies.
    2. The website used a template that made it easy to add new content.

  2. A ready-made form providing a pattern for something to be made.

    1. We created a template for the project proposal.
    2. The company uses a standard template for all its marketing materials.

  3. A computer file that has a basic format that is used as the starting point for creating other documents.

    1. I downloaded a free resume template from the internet.
    2. This document was created using the 'Modern Report' template in Word.

Synonyms

pattern model prototype stencil framework guide
template transitive-verb

  1. To use a template to shape or create something.

    1. We need to template this letter for all new customers.
    2. The design team will template the website pages for consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "template" in English means: A pattern, shape, or model used as a guide for making something., A ready-made form providing a pattern for something to be made., A computer file that has a basic format that is used as the starting point for creating other documents..

The phonetic transcription of "template" is /ˈtem.pleɪt/ in British English and /ˈtem.plət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "template": pattern, model, prototype, stencil, framework, guide.

Example usage of "template": "I used a star template to cut out the cookies.". More examples on the page.