English · Word Candidate

template

/ˈtɛm.plɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: templates · templating · templated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.

Noun

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To set up or mark off using a template.

Verb

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To provide a template or pattern for.

Verb

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “template” mean?

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

Is “template” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.