Usage and Pronunciation of template

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Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

template

/ˈtɛmplɪt/
noun technical term

Basic definition: A shaped piece of metal, wood, card, plastic, or other material used as a pattern for processes such as cutting out, shaping, or drilling.

Etymology: From French templet, diminutive of temple 'a weaver's stretcher'

📚 Core Meanings

Physical template

A pattern used as a guide for making something

The carpenter used a template to cut the wood.
The template ensured all pieces were identical.
Manufacturing

Digital template

A pre-designed format for documents or websites

This website uses a responsive template.
Download our free resume template.
Computing

Biological template

A molecular pattern for synthesis

DNA serves as a template for RNA.
The protein acts as a template for crystal formation.
Biology

"template" is widely used across multiple fields from manufacturing to computing. Its core concept remains "a pattern used for replication or guidance."

🔄 Usage Examples

English Examples

The template ensures consistent results.

Use this template for all future reports.

RNA polymerase copies the DNA template.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ˈtɛmplɪt/

TEM-plit (stress on "TEM")

American Pronunciation

/ˈtɛmplɪt/

TEM-plit (stress on "TEM")

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "tem-PLAY" (should be /ˈtɛmplɪt/)
  • Stressing the second syllable
  • Adding extra syllables

🎯 Common Collocations

Template + document

Standardized formats

template document
Standard format for official papers
Office

Website + template

Pre-designed web layouts

website template
Ready-made design framework
Web design

DNA + template

Biological replication

DNA template
Genetic replication pattern
Biology

Grammar Notes

Singular: template
Plural: templates

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Templates are only used in computing. (Incorrect)

Correct:Templates are used across many fields.

Template and model mean exactly the same. (Incorrect)

Correct:Template implies replication, model implies representation.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Sentence Completion

1. The template makes document creation ______.
2. This website template is fully ______.
3. Scientists studied the RNA template for ______.

1. The template makes document creation easier.

2. This website template is fully responsive.

3. Scientists studied the RNA template for replication patterns.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat after these sentences:

• The template ensures consistency. [ˈtɛmplɪt]
• Download our free template. [ˈtɛmplɪt]
• This molecular template is crucial. [ˈtɛmplɪt]

Error Correction

Find and correct errors:

1. Templates are only used in biology.
2. Pronounced as [temˈpleɪt]
3. The template is an final product.

1. Templates are used in many fields.

2. Pronounced as [ˈtɛmplɪt] (stress on first syllable)

3. The template is a guide for making final products.