Template vs. Example

Templatenoun

A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

Examplenoun

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

Templatenoun

A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.

Examplenoun

Something that serves to illustrate or explain a rule.

Templatenoun

(molecular biology) A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.

Examplenoun

Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).

Templatenoun

A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.

Examplenoun

A person punished as a warning to others.

Templateverb

To set up or mark off using a template.

Examplenoun

A parallel or closely similar case, especially when serving as a precedent or model.

Templateverb

To provide a template or pattern for.

Examplenoun

An instance (as a problem to be solved) serving to illustrate the rule or precept or to act as an exercise in the application of the rule.

Templatenoun

Same as Templet.

Exampleverb

To be illustrated or exemplified (by).

Templatenoun

a model or standard for making comparisons

Examplenoun

One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.

Templatenoun

a shaped piece of rigid material used as a pattern for processes such as cutting out, shaping, or drilling.

Examplenoun

That which is to be followed or imitated as a model; a pattern or copy.

‘For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.’; ‘I gave, thou sayest, the example; I led the way.’;

Templatenoun

something that serves as a model for others to copy

‘the plant was to serve as the template for change throughout the company’;

Examplenoun

That which resembles or corresponds with something else; a precedent; a model.

‘Such temperate order in so fierce a causeDoth want example.’;

Templatenoun

a preset format for a document or file.

Examplenoun

That which is to be avoided; one selected for punishment and to serve as a warning; a warning.

‘Hang him; he'll be made an example.’; ‘Now these things were our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.’;

Templatenoun

a nucleic acid molecule that acts as a pattern for the sequence of assembly of a protein, nucleic acid, or other large molecule

‘secondary structure in the template strand is eliminated’;

Examplenoun

An instance serving for illustration of a rule or precept, especially a problem to be solved, or a case to be determined, as an exercise in the application of the rules of any study or branch of science; as, in trigonometry and grammar, the principles and rules are illustrated by examples.

Templatenoun

a timber or plate used to distribute the weight in a wall or under a support.

Exampleverb

To set an example for; to give a precedent for; to exemplify; to give an instance of; to instance.

‘Burke devoted himself to this duty with a fervid assiduity that has not often been exampled, and has never been surpassed.’;

Examplenoun

an item of information that is representative of a type;

‘this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome’; ‘there is an example on page 10’;

Examplenoun

a representative form or pattern;

‘I profited from his example’;

Examplenoun

something to be imitated;

‘an exemplar of success’; ‘a model of clarity’; ‘he is the very model of a modern major general’;

Examplenoun

punishment intended as a warning to others;

‘they decided to make an example of him’;

Examplenoun

an occurrence of something;

‘it was a case of bad judgment’; ‘another instance occurred yesterday’; ‘but there is always the famous example of the Smiths’;

Examplenoun

a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding;

‘you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook’;

Examplenoun

a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule

‘advertising provides a good example of an industry where dreams have faded’;

Examplenoun

a written problem or exercise designed to illustrate a rule

‘a workbook and a data set will enable the researcher to follow worked examples’;

Examplenoun

a person or thing regarded in terms of their fitness to be imitated

‘it is important that parents should set an example’; ‘he followed his brother's example and deserted his family’;

Exampleverb

be illustrated or exemplified

‘the extent of Allied naval support is exampled by the navigational specialists provided’;