template
Translation
template, stencil, pattern
Examples
I used a template for my resume.
I used a template for my resume.
The builder used a template to cut the wood.
The builder used a template to cut the wood.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a template for (sth.) I used a template for my resume.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pattern, model, guide, stencil
Etymology
From 'templet', a diminutive of 'temple', a device in a loom for keeping cloth stretched. The sense evolved to 'pattern'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'template' for a website or document—it's a pre-made pattern you fill in.