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| tem·plate [ témplət ] (plural tem·plates) |
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1. master: something that serves as a master or pattern from which other similar things can be made
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2. engineering pattern: a mechanical pattern or mold with one or more shapes used to guide the manufacture or drawing of objects with a similar shape
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3. construction short beam: a short beam of metal, wood, or stone, used to distribute weight or pressure in a structure
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4. biochemistry master molecule: a molecule that provides a pattern for the synthesis of other molecules in biochemical reactions
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5. comput master file: a computer file that is used as a master for creating others similar to it
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| [Late 17th century. Alteration of templet, after plate] |
