[ 'tɛmpleɪt , -plɪt ]
(also templet )
■ noun
1》 a shaped piece of rigid material used as a pattern for processes such as cutting out, shaping, or drilling.
2》 something serving as a model.
↘ Computing a preset format for a document or file.
↘ Biochemistry a nucleic acid molecule that acts as a pattern for the sequence of assembly of a protein, nucleic acid, or other large molecule.
3》 a timber or plate used to distribute the weight in a wall or under a support.
Origin
C17 (as templet ): prob. from temple 3 + -et 1 ; influenced by plate .