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

A generic model or pattern used as a basis for creating other objects, particularly in computing where it refers to a document template.

(molecular biology) A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.

(object-oriented programming) 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.

To set up or mark off using a template.

To provide a template or pattern for.

(molecular biology, transitive) To synthesize by means of a template.