Sekirov Dictionary

template

/ˈtɛm.plɪt/

noun 7
verb 3
forms 3

noun7

A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
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A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
- Gaelic also benefits from having a readily available template for Celtic minority language revitalisation, derived from Welsh and Irish. — 2023
A file or document serving as a basis for others.
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A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
- Classically, the functional product of coding genes is a protein whose synthesis is directed by an mRNA-template. — 2002
A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
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.
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Synonym of temple.
- The template length is adjusted to the proper fabric width. Then the sharp pins in the template ends are hooked into the selvedge edges (with the template open). — 1987

verb3

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To set up or mark off using a template.
- Only that part of the floor timber that bears on the planking and keel need be templated; […] — 1994
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To provide a template or pattern for.
- Metal phosphates that are templated by transition-metal complexes are rare. — 2003
To synthesize by means of a template.

forms

templated · templating · templates

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