Definitions
1.nounA physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
2.nounA generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
3.nounA macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
4.nounA partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
5.verbTo set up or mark off using a template.
6.verbTo provide a template or pattern for.