Template

Tools

Die (manufacturing), used to cut or shape material
Mold, in a molding process
Stencil, a pattern or overlay used in graphic arts (drawing, painting, etc.) and sewing to replicate letters, shapes or designs

a standardized non-executable file type used by computer software as a pre-formatted example on which to base other files, especially documents

Template (C++), a tool for generic programming especially in the C++ language
Template metaprogramming, a programming technique used by a compiler to generate temporary source code
Template method pattern, an object-oriented design pattern
Template processor, a system that combines a template with data to produce an output.
Template (word processing), a standard document containing layout and styles used to configure word processing software
Style sheet (web development), or master page on which you can globally

edit and format graphic elements and text common to each page of a document

Web template, a master page or an page element that can be used to produce web pages dynamically
Template, main document from which mail merge documents are created

Template, a strand of DNA which sets the genetic sequence of new strands during replication
Template, a strand of RNA which translates genes into proteins

Boilerplate (text), any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being greatly changed from the original
Template, a pre-developed page layout in electronic or paper media used to make new pages with a similar design, pattern, or style
Template (racing), a device used in car racing to ensure that the body of the race vehicle adheres to specifications
Template (novel), a novel by Matthew Hughes