template

ot noun

1. A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
2. A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
3. A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
4. A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.

fe’l verb

1. To set up or mark off using a template.
2. To provide a template or pattern for.